“Πώς ξεπερνάς το καλύτερο Pixel που υπήρξε ποτέ; Με ένα ακόμα καλύτερο Pixel 10 Pro XL”

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Πριν από μόλις ένα χρόνο, έγραψα ότι το Pixel 9 Pro XL ήταν όλα όσα ήλπιζα από ένα κορυφαίο μοντέλο της Google και ακόμα περισσότερα. Ένιωσα ότι όλα όσα πάντα ήθελα από ένα Pixel συνδυάστηκαν με όλα όσα έκανε ήδη σωστά η Google, και το τελικό προϊόν ήταν ακόμα καλύτερο από το άθροισμα των καλοδουλεμένων του μερών. Πέρασα αρκετούς μήνες καθ' όλη τη διάρκεια του έτους επιστρέφοντας στο πιο premium Pixel όποτε είχα την ευκαιρία μεταξύ των δοκιμών άλλων τηλεφώνων, και ένιωθα ότι συνέχιζε να βελτιώνεται με κάθε ενημέρωση που περνούσε.

Τελικά, όμως, άρχισα να κοιτάζω προς το μέλλον. Αναρωτιόμουν πώς θα μπορούσε η Google να συνεχίσει την καλύτερη εκκίνησή της και ανησυχούσα μήπως προχωρήσει πολύ και χάσει τη μαγεία. Και τότε πήρα στα χέρια μου το Pixel 10 Pro XL, και οι φόβοι μου (κυρίως) εξαφανίστηκαν. Να πώς αυτό το κορυφαίο μοντέλο κέρδισε μια θέση στην καρδιά μου που αγαπά τα μικρά τηλέφωνα.

Ένας λιγότερο (ή πιο αποδοτικός) κριτικός του Pixel 10 Pro XL μπορεί να καθίσει εδώ και να σας πει ότι αν έχετε δει το Pixel 9 Pro XL, τότε έχετε δει και το Pixel 10 Pro XL. Και, τουλάχιστον σε ένα βασικό επίπεδο, θα είχαν δίκιο. Αυτό το τηλέφωνο μοιάζει πολύ με τον προκάτοχό του — πολύ. Έχει μια παρόμοια μπάρα κάμερας που έχει γίνει νησί κάμερας, ένα γνωστό γυαλιστερό πλαίσιο, και μερικές επιλογές χρωμάτων που όλες μου φαίνονται σαν να τις έχω ξαναδεί. Και, ξέρετε τι; Το αγαπώ — ακόμα κι αν οι παλιές μου θήκες δεν ταιριάζουν.

Και πάλι, αυτό δεν πρέπει να αποτελεί έκπληξη γιατί αγαπούσα το Pixel 9 Pro XL. Έγραψα με ενθουσιασμό γι' αυτό αμέσως μετά την κυκλοφορία, αποκαλώντας το το καλύτερο iPhone που έγινε ποτέ, και θα μπορούσα να αντιγράψω όλον αυτόν τον έπαινο και να τον επικολλήσω εδώ χωρίς δεύτερη σκέψη. Λοιπόν, θα χρειαζόταν να κάνω μερικές προσαρμογές, αλλά μόνο επειδή το Pixel 10 Pro XL προχωρά ελαφρώς περισσότερο από τον προκάτοχό του. Είναι πιο φωτεινό, είναι πιο δυνατό, και το γυαλιστερό του πλαίσιο είναι λίγο πιο ομαλό — κυριολεκτικά, αφού δεν υπάρχει πλέον φυσική θήκη SIM.

Ευτυχώς, όμως, αυτή η απώλεια της φυσικής θήκης SIM είναι το μόνο που έχω να παραπονεθώ για το Pixel 10 Pro XL, και αυτό είναι μόνο επειδή κάνει τη δική μου ζωή δύσκολη. Ως κριτικός, δεν υπάρχει ευκολότερος τρόπος να αλλάξεις τηλέφωνα από το να βγάλεις μια κάρτα SIM από μια συσκευή και να την τοποθετήσεις σε άλλη. Ως καταναλωτής, δεν θα με πείραζε να έχω ένα λιγότερο κινούμενο μέρος σε ένα τηλέφωνο στο οποίο μόλις ξόδεψα πάνω από 1.000 δολάρια.

Ούτως ή άλλως, επιστρέφοντας στα θετικά. Εφόσον μπορείτε να ζήσετε χωρίς αυτή τη θήκη SIM, το Pixel 10 Pro XL έχει όλα όσα θα μπορούσατε να ζητήσετε από ένα κορυφαίο μοντέλο, και ακόμα περισσότερα. Η οθόνη LTPO OLED 6,8 ιντσών είναι λειτουργικά ίδια με την περσινή, αλλά τώρα φτάνει τα 3.300 nits σε σχέση με τα προηγούμενα 3.000, και είναι λίγο πιο φωτεινή σε λειτουργία υψηλής φωτεινότητας (2.200 nits αντί για 2.000), επίσης.

Επίσης, εκτιμώ πλήρως την αντίστοιχη ανάλυση 1.344 x 2.992 και τη μεταβλητή συχνότητα ανανέωσης 1-120Hz, γιατί το Pixel 10 Pro XL έχει γίνει η συσκευή μου για τη διαχείριση της ομάδας μου στη φανταστική Premier League και την παρακολούθηση των πρώτων εβδομάδων του κολεγιακού ποδοσφαίρου κατά τη διάρκεια κάποιων ταξιδιών στις αρχές του φθινοπώρου. Μέχρι στιγμής, όλα φαίνονται υπέροχα απλωμένα στην οθόνη του Pixel 10 Pro XL, εκτός από τη συνεχή εναλλαγή των τραυματισμένων αμυντικών μου.

Μου λείπουν μερικές φορές οι άνετες διαστάσεις ενός μικρότερου τηλεφώνου όπως το Pixel 10 Pro των 6,3 ιντσών που μόλις αναθεώρησε ο συνάδελφός μου Joe; Σίγουρα, συνήθως είμαι τύπος μικρού τηλεφώνου, αλλά πρέπει να παραδεχτώ ότι μου αρέσουν τα μεγαλύτερα ηχεία του XL (μια αποκλειστική αναβάθμιση) και το γεγονός ότι η Google βρήκε αρκετό χώρο για να κάνει την μεγαλύτερη μπαταρία της λίγο μεγαλύτερη — αν και μπορεί να μην είναι πραγματικά πιο ανθεκτική, περισσότερα γι' αυτό σε λίγο.

Πριν φτάσω σε ό,τι έχει η Google κάτω από το καπό, πρέπει να μιλήσω για το τελευταίο κομμάτι της εξαιρετικά εκλεπτυσμένης εξωτερικής εμφάνισης του Pixel 10 Pro XL: τις επιλογές χρωμάτων του. Είναι… εντάξει. Θυμάμαι πριν από λίγα χρόνια όταν η Google προσέφερε τα Pro-level Pixels της σε αποχρώσεις όπως το Bay, το Hazel, και το Mint, και ήταν όλα υπέροχα. Τώρα, οι επιλογές είναι λίγο πιο ήπιες, με το μπλε-γκρι Moonstone και το απαλό Jade να ενώνονται με τα μακροχρόνια Porcelain και Obsidian. Είμαι σχεδόν σίγουρος ότι η μονάδα αναθεώρησής μου είναι Obsidian, αλλά δεν μου αρέσει που δεν είμαι σίγουρος πόσο διαφορετικό είναι από το Moonstone.

Και πάλι, ένα πράγμα που έχει το Pixel 10 Pro XL και που δεν είχαν αυτά τα πολύχρωμα Pixels είναι οι μαγνήτες. Ναι, υπάρχει επιτέλους μια εναλλακτική λύση για το MagSafe στο Android, και ονομάζεται Pixelsnap. Δεν είναι αποκλειστικό για το Pixel 10 Pro XL — είναι ένα στάνταρ χαρακτηριστικό σε ολόκληρη τη σειρά — αλλά το μεγαλύτερο Pixel κάνει την καλύτερη χρήση της τεχνολογίας χάρη στην υποστήριξη Qi2.2 αντί για το στάνταρ Qi2 στα άλλα μοντέλα.

Πιο σημαντικό είναι ότι το Pixelsnap σας επιτρέπει να χρησιμοποιείτε μαγνητικά αξεσουάρ όπως πορτοφόλια, φορτιστές και βάσεις που μπορεί να έχετε από μια προηγούμενη γενιά iPhone. Για μένα, αυτό σημαίνει ότι μπορώ γρήγορα να συνδέσω το αγαπημένο μου πορτοφόλι βάσης Peak Design και μια μαγνητική τράπεζα ισχύος που βρίσκεται στο συρτάρι μου, περιμένοντας μια επίσημη χρήση. Και βέβαια, θα μπορούσα να υιοθετήσω αυτά τα αξεσουάρ νωρίτερα με μια μαγνητική θήκη, αλλά είμαι πολύ δεμένος με τον τρόπο ζωής χωρίς θήκη που αναδεικνύει το όμορφα φινιρισμένο αλουμίνιο και το Gorilla Glass Victus 2 της Google.

Ω, και ναι, ο αισθητήρας θερμοκρασίας είναι ακόμα εδώ, αλλά δεν τον έχω χρησιμοποιήσει και αμφιβάλλω ότι θα το κάνετε κι εσείς.

Φυσικά, ήξερα ότι, πηγαίνοντας στη δοκιμή μου με το Pixel 10 Pro XL, θα αγαπήσω τα πάντα σχετικά με το σχεδιασμό του. Δεν ανησυχούσα καθόλου για αυτό. Εκεί που ήμουν λιγότερο σίγουρος ήταν με τις αλλαγές που είχε περιμένει η Google στο εσωτερικό. Άλλωστε, περάσαμε μήνες θεωρώντας πώς το Tensor G5 που κατασκευάζεται από την TSMC μπορεί να ξεπεράσει τον προκάτοχό του και τι θα μπορούσε να σημαίνει για το μέλλον της οικογένειας Pixel.

Αυτό είναι κάποια σημαντική πίεση για να ασκηθεί στο πρώτο σχέδιο 3nm σε μια αυξανόμενη σειρά εσωτερικών chipsets που ιστορικά είχαν δυσκολίες με τη θερμότητα και τη μέτρια διάρκεια ζωής της μπαταρίας. Άλλωστε, έχουμε δει μόνο μικρές βελτιώσεις από χρόνο σε χρόνο από τη σειρά Tensor, οπότε είναι δύσκολο να περιμένουμε ένα θαύμα από την TSMC. Το πήραμε ούτως ή άλλως; Λοιπόν, κάπως.

Γενικά, νομίζω ότι το Pixel 10 Pro XL λειτουργεί εξαιρετικά. Δεν έχω αντιμετωπίσει προβλήματα με το τηλέφωνο στην καθημερινή μου χρήση, μεταβαίνοντας μεταξύ κανονικών εφαρμογών όπως το Strava, το Slack και το Spotify χωρίς πρόβλημα καθώς ετοιμαζόμουν να τρέξω τον Μαραθώνιο του Erie και αναζητούσα απεγνωσμένα κάπου να ξεκουράσω τα πόδια μου πριν από τη μεγάλη μέρα. Αγαπώ τον τρόπο που αισθάνεται το Pixel UI και δεν μπορώ να σταματήσω να κοιτάζω κάποιες από τις μικρότερες αλλαγές στη διεπαφή, όπως η εφαρμογή ρυθμίσεων με συντονισμένα χρώματα και η απλοποιημένη σκιά γρήγορων ρυθμίσεων.

Πρέπει ακόμη να δώσω στη Google λίγη πίστωση για τη βελτίωση της απόδοσης του Pokémon Go στο κορυφαίο της μοντέλο. Προηγουμένως, θα άνοιγα τον τίτλο που απαιτεί GPS και θα έβρισκα ότι το Pixel μου μετατρεπόταν σε ένα μικρό, τσέπης αστέρι, θερμαινόμενο μετά από μόλις ένα ή δύο λεπτά παιχνιδιού. Τώρα, όμως, νιώθω λίγο πιο άνετα να τρέχω γύρω από το Erie, Pennsylvania, με τον Woobat μου καθώς περιστρέφω στάσεις και μάχομαι σε γυμναστήρια που πιθανότατα δεν θα ξαναδώ.

Όταν τελείωσα τη μικρή μου περιπέτεια πριν τον αγώνα, βρήκα ότι το Pixel 10 Pro XL είχε ακόμα αρκετή ενέργεια για να με καθοδηγήσει πίσω στο ξενοδοχείο μου ενώ έκανα streaming την αγαπημένη μου λίστα αναπαραγωγής μέσω Bluetooth. Αυτή είναι ακριβώς η απόδοση που θέλω από το τηλέφωνό μου ως δρομέας αποστάσεων, και θα ήμουν απογοητευμένος αν η μπαταρία των 5,200mAh εξαντλούνταν λίγο νωρίς.

Αλλά πριν σας πείσω ότι το Pixel 10 Pro XL είναι πάντα καλό, υποθέτω ότι πρέπει να αναφέρω την απόδοσή του στα benchmarks. Κανονικά, θα το έκανα αυτό πρώτα, αλλά ήθελα να σας δώσω μια γεύση από το πού λάμπει το Tensor G5 πριν σας δώσω τα απογοητευτικά νέα. Έστησα το Pixel 10 Pro XL για τη συνήθη σειρά δοκιμών CPU και GPU, και τα αποτελέσματα είναι, λοιπόν, καλά — περίπου όπως ήταν πάντα.

Και, όταν λέω καλά, εννοώ τουλάχιστον ότι η Google παρουσιάζει καλύτερους αριθμούς από ό,τι έκανε με το Tensor G4. Το Pixel 10 Pro XL ξεπερνά τον προκάτοχό του σε όλες τις δοκιμές μας Geekbench 6, PCMark Work και 3D Mark Wild Life Extreme, αλλά δεν κερδίζει πολύ έδαφος σε σχέση με το Galaxy S25 Ultra με Snapdragon 8 Elite ή το iPhone 16 Pro Max με A18 Pro. Δεν είχα την ευκαιρία να κάνω benchmark το νέο iPhone 17 Pro της Apple ακόμα, αλλά είμαι νευρικός για το περιθώριο που θα θέσει πάνω από το τελευταίο chipset της Google.

Δυστυχώς, για λίγα ακόμη κακά νέα, δεν είμαι σίγουρος πώς να νιώσω για τη διάρκεια ζωής της μπαταρίας του Pixel 10 Pro XL. Από τη μία πλευρά, ναι, η μπαταρία μέσα σε αυτό το θηρίο είναι μεγαλύτερη από ποτέ, αυξάνοντας από 5,040mAh σε 5,200mAh. Με βάση όλα τα δεδομένα, αυτό θα έπρεπε να οδηγήσει σε μια ωραία μικρή ώθηση στην απόδοση, ειδικά όταν συνδυάζεται με ένα πιο αποδοτικό chipset. Στην πραγματικότητα, όμως, συνέβη το αντίθετο.

Αυτή τη φορά, θα ξεκινήσω συγκρίνοντας τα αποτελέσματα της τυποποιημένης δοκιμής αποστράγγισης μπαταρίας πριν φτάσω στις δοκιμές πραγματικής ζωής μου. Σε σύγκριση με το προηγούμενο Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, το Pixel 10 Pro XL βγαίνει μπροστά σε περίπου τις μισές από τις κατηγορίες μας. Διήρκεσε περισσότερο κατά την περιήγηση στο διαδίκτυο και την επανάληψη ενός βίντεο 4K, και έδωσε αντίστοιχα σκορ στη προσομοίωση παιχνιδιού μας, αλλά υστέρησε σε μια προσομοιωμένη κλήση Zoom, τη λήψη φωτογραφιών και την εγγραφή βίντεο 4K — όλα αυτά που πιθανότατα θα κάνω καθημερινά.

Ενδιαφέρον είναι ότι ο χρόνος μου με το Pixel 10 Pro XL μου έδωσε την εντύπωση ότι έχω καλύτερη διάρκεια μπαταρίας από ό,τι πραγματικά έχω. Ποτέ δεν αμφέβαλα για την ικανότητά μου να φτάσω στο τέλος μιας πολυάσχολης ημέρας με τουλάχιστον κάποια φόρτιση να απομένει. Κατά τη διάρκεια του ταξιδιού μου στο Erie, τελείωνα τις περισσότερες ημέρες με περίπου 20 ή 25% φόρτιση να απομένει, πέφτοντας μόνο στο 10% την ημέρα του αγώνα — ένα πρωινό που ξεκίνησε πριν από τις 5:00 π.μ. Όπως αναφέρθηκε, έχω κρατήσει τη χρήση μου αρκετά ποικιλόμορφη, μεταπηδώντας μεταξύ εφαρμογών και περνώντας ώρες πλοηγώντας ή κάνοντας streaming πριν η μεγάλη μπαταρία εξαντληθεί.

Όταν εξαντληθεί, θα έχετε άλλη μια ετήσια αναβάθμιση φόρτισης να περιμένετε. Φέτος, το Pixel 10 Pro XL υποστηρίζει επίσημα την κορυφαία ενσύρματη ταχύτητα 45W που εισήγαγε η Google με το Pixel 9 Pro XL. Στις δοκιμές μας, αυτό μεταφράζεται σε πλήρη φόρτιση σε λίγο πάνω από 75 λεπτά, το οποίο είναι — εκπληκτικά — ίδιο με το χρόνο που χρειαζόταν το Pixel 9 Pro XL για να γεμίσει τη μικρότερη μπαταρία του. Όπως με τη σειρά Pixel 9, όμως, υπάρχει κάποια σαφής επιβράδυνση με το Pixel 10 Pro XL, όπως διαπιστώσαμε στις εκτεταμένες δοκιμές μας χρησιμοποιώντας τον ολοκαίνουργιο φορτιστή Pixel Flex 67W. Αναμένετε κορυφές περίπου ~35W το μέγιστο καθώς η Google προτιμά την μακροχρόνια υγεία της μπαταρίας από την ακατέργαστη ισχύ φόρτισης.

Σε κάθε περίπτωση, το Pixel 10 Pro XL φορτίζει 10 λεπτά γρηγορότερα από τον μικρότερο αδελφό του, το Pixel 10 Pro, ακόμα κι αν χάνει από το Galaxy S25 Ultra της Samsung με το ίδιο μέγιστο των 45W και πολύ υψηλότερες κορυφές.

Επίσης, η υιοθέτηση του Pixelsnap σημαίνει ότι μπορείτε να συνδέσετε τους αγαπημένους σας μαγνητικούς ασύρματους φορτιστές στο Pixel 10 Pro XL, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των δοκιμασμένων και αληθινών επιλογών MagSafe και των φορτιστών Pixelsnap της Google (απλά μην πάρετε την έκδοση Stand, είναι κάπως κακή). Η πιστοποίηση Qi2.2 θα πρέπει να ξεκλειδώσει την ασύρματη φόρτιση 25W, τουλάχιστον όσο έχετε επενδύσει σε έναν φορτιστή Qi2 με τις ίδιες δυνατότητες — κάτι που φαίνεται απίθανο εκτός αν μόλις έχετε αλλάξει από ένα iPhone.

Αν είμαστε ειλικρινείς, πιθανότατα αγοράσατε ένα Pixel για έναν από δύο λόγους: το ελαφρύ, ομαλό λογισμικό Pixel UI, τις κάμερες, ή ίσως και τα δύο. Και αν έχετε παρακολουθήσει την κυκλοφορία του Android 16, ξέρετε ότι το πρώτο είναι ασφαλές, υγιές και σε καλά χέρια. Θα επιστρέψουμε σε αυτό και το σακούλι με τα κόλπα του σε ένα δευτερόλεπτο, το υπόσχομαι.

Αλλά αν μπήκατε στον κόσμο του Pixel εμπιστευόμενοι την εξαιρετική επεξεργασία εικόνας της Google τα τελευταία χρόνια, μπορεί να έχετε απογοητευτεί. Σίγουρα, η ποιότητα εικόνας ήταν πάντα αιχμηρή, και η Google είναι όλη για την προσθήκη νέων εργαλείων στο κουτί της με τη μαγεία της επεξεργασίας, αλλά βρεθήκαμε απογοητευμένοι από την όλο και πιο φυσική επεξεργασία τα τελευταία χρόνια. Για να επιτύχει ακρίβεια, η Google άρχισε να θυσιάζει κάποια από την προσωπικότητα των φωτογραφιών της, αφήνοντάς μας να θέλουμε περισσότερα — ειδικά η κάτοικος βασίλισσα της φωτογραφίας μας, η Rita.

Έτσι τώρα, με το Pixel 10 Pro XL να διαθέτει το ίδιο υλικό κάμερας, μέχρι και τα megapixel, με τον προκάτοχό του, αναρωτήθηκα αν η Google θα αντιμετωπίσει τα ξεθωριασμένα χρώματα. Άλλωστε, ήδη ξέρω ότι η κύρια κάμερα των 50MP, 1/1.31 ιντσών είναι εξαιρετική, και ήδη ξέρω ότι μου αρέσει καλύτερα όταν είναι ρυθμισμένη σε 2x zoom. Ο αισθητήρας τηλεφακού 48MP 5x είναι μια αξιόπιστη εναλλακτική, και έχω μάθει να εμπιστεύομαι το ελαφρώς μεγαλύτερο εστιακό μήκος του, προτιμώντας το 5x zoom από το προηγούμενο 3x zoom που είχα υπολογίσει ως μια καλή μεσαία λύση.

Οι κάμερες υπερευρείας γωνίας 48MP και selfie 42MP της Google επιστρέφουν για άλλη μια φορά, οπότε θα παραλείψω μερικές λεπτομέρειες και θα περάσω κατευθείαν στα δείγματα της κάμερας.

Πρώτα, ήθελα να δω πώς θα τα πήγαινε το Pixel 10 Pro XL σε ένα οικογενειακό Σαββατοκύριακο πριν τον μαραθώνιο μου. Πακετάρισα, οδήγησα στην ακτή του Jersey και άρχισα να τραβάω φωτογραφίες. Από τα τέσσερα δείγματα παραπάνω, νομίζω ότι είμαι πιο ευχαριστημένος με το αριστερό, το οποίο δείχνει πολύ καλύτερα χρώματα από ό,τι θυμάμαι να καταγράφω πέρυσι. Η μετάβαση του ουρανού είναι ακριβής, ενώ ο υδατόπυργος που με έχει επισκιάσει κάθε καλοκαίρι από τότε που θυμάμαι είναι εκτεθειμένος ακριβώς σωστά.

Θα ανέφερα το κοντινό του προσευχόμενου μάντη και τα πολύχρωμα λουλούδια λαντάνα ως κοντινές δευτερεύουσες επιλογές, το πρώτο για την εντυπωσιακή λεπτομέρεια σε ένα όχι και τόσο συνηθισμένο έντομο, και το δεύτερο για τα ζωντανά χρώματα και τις σκοτεινές σκιές κάτω από τα φύλλα.

Προχωρώντας, ήδη ανέφερα ότι αγαπώ το Pixel 10 Pro XL στο 2x zoom, και τα μεσαία δείγματα παραπάνω το επιβεβαιώνουν. Υπάρχει αρκετός χώρος για τα κατάρτια πάνω από τη σειρά των σκαφών, ενώ το εστιακό μήκος κάνει το παγκάκι να φαίνεται μικρό στα υγροτόπια της πόλης μου. Και πάλι, η φωτογραφία στα δεξιά απεικονίζει ένα ακριβές ηλιοβασίλεμα, αν και οι νέον πινακίδες είναι λίγο πιο φωτεινές από ό,τι θα ήθελα πραγματικά.

Δεν έχει περάσει πολύς καιρός από τότε που θυμάμαι να παραπονιέμαι για τις υπερ-ευρυγώνιες κάμερες συνολικά, αλλά αυτό ήταν κυρίως επειδή δεν είχα καλή κατανόηση του πεδίου θέασης. Τώρα που έχω, λατρεύω τον αισθητήρα των 48MP του Pixel 10 Pro XL. Σίγουρα, υπάρχει κάποια παραμόρφωση στις άκρες της εικόνας των 123 μοιρών, αλλά δίνει στο σκάφος και στον σταθμό διάσωσης μια πραγματική αίσθηση κλίμακας. Είμαι επίσης ευχαριστημένος με το συνολικό χρωματικό προφίλ σε αυτές τις δύο λήψεις, αν και η μικρή ελεύθερη βιβλιοθήκη στα δεξιά φαίνεται πιο επίπεδη από ό,τι τη θυμάμαι σε έναν απογευματινό περίπατο.

Και μετά, υπάρχουν οι ενημερωμένες δυνατότητες ζουμ του Pixel 10 Pro XL, που είναι ίσως η μεγαλύτερη αναβάθμιση του Tensor G5. Όταν αναθεωρήσαμε το Pixel 9 Pro XL, παραπονεθήκαμε ότι εξακολουθούσε να προσφέρει μόνο έως και 30x ζουμ — ένα όριο που επιτεύχθηκε επίσης από το πολύ φθηνότερο Galaxy S24 εκείνη την εποχή. Τώρα, η σειρά Pixel 10 Pro φτάνει στο 100. Λοιπόν, 100x Pro Res Zoom με βοήθεια από την AI, δηλαδή.

Πριν φτάσουμε στο μέγιστο ζουμ, ας μιλήσουμε για τις μεσαίες λήψεις του Pixel 10 Pro XL, που νομίζω ότι είναι πολύ καλύτερες. Οι λήψεις με ζουμ 5x ενός πλήθους δρομέων και το μικρό λευκό γλυπτό μπροστά από ένα ξενοδοχείο στη Βαλτιμόρη είναι ακριβείς, αναδημιουργώντας τις απαλές σκιές στα αριστερά και το ζεστό πρωινό φως στα δεξιά. Μου αρέσει επίσης τι μπορούσα να βγάλω από την εικόνα ζουμ 50x της μέλισσας, με την ιριδίζουσα όψη στα φτερά της και το ορατό χνούδι στην πλάτη της.

Αλλά για κάθε νίκη, πρέπει επίσης να υπάρχει μια απώλεια. Στην περίπτωσή μου, αυτή είναι η λήψη ζουμ 100x που περιλαμβάνει ανθρώπους στα δεξιά. Η Google είναι πολύ σαφής ότι εφαρμόζει διαφορετικές μεθόδους επεξεργασίας στους ανθρώπους για να αποφύγει τις παραισθήσεις στην επεξεργασία AI, που γενικά σημαίνει ότι απλά δεν τους επεξεργάζεται. Ως αποτέλεσμα, οι περιοχές γύρω από αυτούς τους ανθρώπους είναι ευκρινείς, ενώ αυτοί μοιάζουν με ελαφρώς θολά αυτοκόλλητα αντί για ακριβή μέρη της εικόνας.

Διατρέχοντας ολόκληρη τη γκάμα των επιλογών ζουμ της Google, είμαι αρκετά ευχαριστημένος με όλα από 1x έως 10x ζουμ. Οι λεπτομέρειες είναι συνεπείς σε όλες τις τέσσερις λήψεις, με μόνο μια ελαφρά μετατόπιση χρώματος στον ουρανό καθώς έφτασα στο ζουμ 10x.

Ωστόσο, μόλις φτάσω στο ζουμ 30x, η επεξεργασία Pro Res που υποστηρίζεται από την AI της Google ενεργοποιείται. Το Pixel 10 Pro XL τραβάει μια σειρά από λήψεις, τις οποίες στη συνέχεια τελειοποιεί για να ακονίσει τις γραμμές και να δημιουργήσει μικρότερες λεπτομέρειες που θα έπρεπε να υπάρχουν. Κυρίως εστιάστηκα σε κατασκευές και τοπία για τις δοκιμές μακρινής ζουμ, αφαιρώντας όσο το δυνατόν περισσότερες πιθανότητες για παραισθήσεις, και είμαι αρκετά εντυπωσιασμένος με το πόσο ευκρινής είναι η σκαλωσιά πίσω από το εμβληματικό σήμα της Domino Sugars μέχρι την κορυφή των 100x.

Αυτό το τελευταίο ζευγάρι λήψεων από την πίσω κάμερα δείχνει ακριβώς πώς λειτουργεί η επεξεργασία της Google. Η εικόνα στα αριστερά δείχνει τη σκηνή όπως ήταν αρχικά, με ελαφρώς θολά γράμματα και ένα κάπως απαλό πουλί, ενώ η εικόνα στα δεξιά δείχνει μια ελαφρώς πιο ευκρινή επιγραφή και περισσότερες λεπτομέρειες στα φτερά του πουλιού. Η επεξεργασία της Google δεν είναι τέλεια, ωστόσο, με το γράψιμο της συγκεκριμένης νομοθεσίας του Νιου Τζέρσεϊ που απαγορεύει το κάπνισμα σε δημόσιους χώρους να γίνεται λίγο μπερδεμένο.

Γυρίζοντας μπροστά, έχουμε την υψηλής ανάλυσης selfie κάμερα των 42MP της Google — και είναι αρκετά καλή. Είμαι ευχαριστημένος με την αναδημιουργία των χρωμάτων στο πρόσωπο και τα ρούχα μου καθώς περπατούσα μερικά τετράγωνα μετά το δείπνο ένα βράδυ, με το Pixel 10 Pro XL να καταγράφει κάθε τελευταία τρίχα σκύλου στο φούτερ μου. Νομίζω ότι η επεξεργασία θα μπορούσε να είναι λίγο πιο καθαρή γύρω από τα μαλλιά μου, αλλά η απαλότητα στον αριστερό ώμο μου δίνει στην τελική εικόνα μια πολύ φυσική εμφάνιση bokeh.

Μπορείτε επίσης να δείτε εκδόσεις πλήρους ανάλυσης αυτών των δειγμάτων (και πολλά άλλα) σε αυτόν τον σύνδεσμο Google Drive.

Πριν συνεχίσω, πρέπει να αναφέρω ένα ακόμα πράγμα: τις ενημερωμένες δυνατότητες βίντεο της Google. Παραδέχομαι ότι αυτό είναι ένα ακόμα πράγμα που με έκανε να ανησυχώ για τον χρόνο μου με το Pixel 10 Pro XL, αλλά πιθανότατα δεν χρειαζόταν. Εντυπωσιάστηκα από το μουσικό βίντεο των Jonas Brothers; Όχι πραγματικά, αλλά όπως έμαθε ο συνάδελφός μου Scott, το Pixel 10 Pro XL είναι στην πραγματικότητα πολύ καλύτερο σε καθημερινά σενάρια εγγραφής.

Κυρίως χρησιμοποιούσα τη συσκευή μου για να καταγράψω γρήγορα κλιπ από ό,τι κάνω, περιηγούμενος στο Presque Isle State Park στο Erie, Pennsylvania, και καταγράφοντας έναν αρχαίο Willie Nelson να κάνει το καλύτερο δυνατό στη σκηνή, αλλά ο Scott κατάφερε να συνθέσει ένα ολόκληρο βίντεο που δείχνει τα πάντα από το Cinematic Blur μέχρι το Pan και τις ευέλικτες λειτουργίες σταθεροποίησης της Google.

Και, με δυνατότητα εγγραφής έως και 8K στα 30 καρέ ανά δευτερόλεπτο (χάρη στο Video Boost) ή 4K στα 60 καρέ ανά δευτερόλεπτο, αξίζει να δοκιμάσετε οτιδήποτε μπορείτε μέχρι να πετύχετε τη σωστή λήψη. Μπορεί να πρέπει απλά να παραλείψετε τη σταθεροποίηση βίντεο Locked και την υποχρεωτική περικοπή 2x, εκτός αν έχετε τα πιο μακριά χέρια στον κόσμο.

Of course, one thing ties together everything I’ve written about so far: Pixel UI. To me, Google’s software is just as good a reason to buy a Pixel as its cameras, and it largely comes down to the fact that there’s always something new. Well, this year, the old is largely better than the new, but the important thing is that Google keeps trying to flex its muscle.

And when its flexing works, it really works. In my occasional testing so far, I’ve been impressed by the brand-new Camera Coach, which gives you step-by-step instructions to improve the composition of your photos. The Camera Coach won’t give you a composition, but it’ll look at what your viewfinder sees before offering suggestions to clean up the final frame and tap into features like portrait mode.

Google’s Help me edit button inside Ask Photos is good, too, even if it can’t decide on the correct name. Essentially, Help me edit is like the next step in Magic Editor, allowing you to type out what you’d like to change in your image before the Tensor G5 takes over to make it happen.

Unfortunately, some of the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s other features feel more like concepts than finished ideas. It decided to give Samsung’s Now Brief a shot with the Daily Hub, but that’s gone so poorly that Google has temporarily deactivated the feature. Previously, it offered an overview of your appointments, the weather, and things you might be interested in, but Google’s YouTube recommendations were all over the place, and it never seemed to grasp what I actually needed to research.

And then, there’s Magic Cue. To me, this feels like it should be the concept of Motorola’s Next Move, but made better. Google wants Magic Cue to pull information when you might need it, making it easier to answer questions in a text message or bring things up in a call. So far, though, it’s not doing so hot. I can occasionally get it to send me information about a reservation — which was helpful before my marathon — but it rarely gives me the full picture. I’ll either get the date and time or directions to the restaurant, but seemingly never both.

I have faith that Google will make its new highlight features good, and it usually does. Sometimes, it just takes a long, long time. Remember Video Boost? That took a whole year to shake itself out, but it happened.

If nothing else, the Pixel 10 Pro XL ships with Android 16 onboard, and I absolutely love how it feels. Its redesigned quick settings menu is easier to navigate, and the color-coordinated settings app is a big improvement, too. I’m still getting used to one or two things, like the refreshed app drawer grid and the Gemini widget on the home screen, but I think the changes have been good so far.

Besides, the Pixel 10 series introduces a new approach to multitasking, with an Open Canvas-like Split Screen mode, and I love it so much more than the old 50/50 setup. If you ask me, the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s software strengths far outweigh its bright new ideas, and I’m relieved I’ll have seven years of updates and myriad Pixel Drops ahead of me to get it all figured out.

When I reviewed the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I thought Google had achieved perfection. I didn’t think there was anything else it realistically needed to add, just fine-tuning a feature here and there and maybe being a little more ambitious with its camera zoom. Well, Google did that. And then, it did some more. It packed the Pixel 10 Pro XL with small changes everywhere, and it’s made a pretty big difference.

Is it perfect? No, I’d probably still like slightly better battery life from the Tensor G5 and the 5,200mAh battery. I’d also like to see some of Google’s newest AI-powered features work as they were meant to.

Then again, the improvements of the Pixel 10 Pro XL have made me realize the Pixel 9 Pro XL wasn’t perfect, either — because this phone really is better. It’s more than good enough for me to come right back to it once I’ve made it through the chaos that is Techtember… and Techtober.

In fact, there’s probably only one phone that could sway me away from putting my eSIM back into the Pixel 10 Pro XL in just a few months, and that phone is the Pixel 10 Pro — the small one. I’ve always been a small phone guy, and the 6.3-inch Pixel 10 Pro ($999 at Amazon) is calling my name. It’s picked up the same upgrades as the XL, with better camera zoom, Pixelsnap support, and upgraded charging, but it’s just not quite so beefy in my pocket.

Of course, if you’re not quite so sold on life in the Pixel ecosystem as I am, you might find yourself ready to explore even more alternatives. If so, there are three main rivals that are most worth a look, but Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra ($1299.99 at Amazon) offers the most bells and whistles. It has its quirks, like a pared-down S Pen, but it also provides a more powerful chipset, better battery life, and a 100x camera zoom that doesn’t rely quite so heavily on AI.

Έξω από αυτό, ίσως θέλετε να ελέγξετε είτε το OnePlus 13 (899,99 $ στο OnePlus) είτε το νέο iPhone 17 Pro Max (1099 $ στην Apple), αλλά το ένα θα είναι πολύ πιο φιλικό προς την τσέπη σας από το άλλο. Ναι, το OnePlus 13 είναι σχεδόν ενός έτους, αλλά φτάνει μέχρι 120x ζουμ κάμερας και η ενσύρματη φόρτιση 80W ξεπερνά όλους τους άλλους σε αυτή τη λίστα. Θα έχετε επίσης ασύρματη φόρτιση 50W και μερικά μοναδικά πίσω πάνελ για να διαλέξετε — αλλά η έκδοση Midnight Ocean είναι μακράν η καλύτερη.

Και μετά είναι το iPhone. Η ναυαρχίδα της Apple φαίνεται λίγο διαφορετική φέτος, με ένα εξόγκωμα κάμερας που εκτείνεται σε όλη την κορυφή και μια μονοκόμματη κατασκευή από αλουμίνιο με ένα γυάλινο πάνελ ενσωματωμένο σε αυτήν. Δεν είχα την ευκαιρία να δοκιμάσω το A19 Pro chip ακόμα, ούτε νομίζω ότι είμαι έτοιμος να εγκαταλείψω το Android για το iOS (θα δοκιμάσουμε αυτή τη θεωρία σύντομα), αλλά οι μακροπρόθεσμες ενημερώσεις της Apple και οι εξαιρετικές δυνατότητες βιντεοσκόπησης μπορεί να αξίζουν τον κόπο.

Αν με ρωτήσετε, όμως, θα επιστρέψω αμέσως στο Pixel 10 Pro XL μόλις έχω την ευκαιρία.

Σας ευχαριστούμε που είστε μέρος της κοινότητάς μας. Διαβάστε την Πολιτική Σχολίων μας πριν δημοσιεύσετε.

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. MobileRyan Haines / Android AuthorityHow do you top the best Pixel ever? With an even better Pixel 10 Pro XLIt's the best of Google in the biggest package.By •3 hours ago••Google Pixel 10 Pro XLThe Pixel 10 Pro XL is, hands down, Google's best flagship to date. It makes the most of its maxed-out body, picking up a bigger battery, brighter display, louder speakers, and shiny new camera features. Sprinkle in a suite of new AI features, magnetic accessories, and the same great software support, and it's easy to recommend the Pixel 10 Pro XL to just about anyone.MSRP: $1,199.00Check priceWhat we likeExcellent build qualityImproved camera flexibilityUpgraded battery capacitySmooth-as-ever softwareSlightly better chargingSo many exclusive featuresWhat we don't likeNo SIM slot in the USTensor G5 is better, but still not 'elite'Some new AI features still need workGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLThe Pixel 10 Pro XL is, hands down, Google's best flagship to date. It makes the most of its maxed-out body, picking up a bigger battery, brighter display, louder speakers, and shiny new camera features. Sprinkle in a suite of new AI features, magnetic accessories, and the same great software support, and it's easy to recommend the Pixel 10 Pro XL to just about anyone. Barely a year ago, I wrote that the Pixel 9 Pro XL was everything I hoped for out of a Google flagship and then some. It felt like everything I’d always wanted from a Pixel came together with everything Google was already doing right, and the finished product was even better than the sum of its well-polished parts. I spent several months throughout the year dipping back into the most premium Pixel whenever I got the chance between testing other phones, and I felt like it just kept improving with each passing update.Eventually, though, I started looking to the future. I wondered how Google could follow its best launch ever and worried it might push too far and lose the magic. And then I got the Pixel 10 Pro XL in my hands, and my fears (mostly) melted away. Here’s how this maxed-out flagship earned a place in my small-phone-loving heart. The one with everything (but a SIM tray)Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityA lesser (or more efficient) Pixel 10 Pro XL reviewer might sit here and tell you that if you’ve seen the Pixel 9 Pro XL, then you’ve seen the Pixel 10 Pro XL. And, on at least a base level, they’d be right. This phone looks a lot like its predecessor — like, a lot. It has a similar camera bar that’s become a camera island, a familiar glossy frame, and a few color options that all feel like I’ve seen them before. And, you know what? I love it — even if my old cases won’t fit.Then again, that should come as no surprise because I loved the Pixel 9 Pro XL. I waxed poetic about it immediately after launch, calling it the best iPhone ever made, and I could copy all that praise and paste it here without a second thought. Well, I’d need to make a few tweaks, but only because the Pixel 10 Pro XL pushes slightly further than its predecessor. It’s brighter, it’s louder, and its glossy frame is just a bit smoother — quite literally since there’s no longer a physical SIM tray. Thankfully, though, that loss of a physical SIM tray is my only bone to pick with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, and it’s only because it makes my own life difficult. As a reviewer, there’s no easier way to swap phones than to pry a SIM card out of one device and slot it into another. As a consumer, I wouldn’t mind having one fewer moving part on a phone that I’ve just spent over $1,000 on.Anyway, back to the positives. As long as you can live without that SIM tray, the Pixel 10 Pro XL has everything you could ask for from a flagship, and then some. Its 6.8-inch LTPO OLED panel is functionally the same as last year’s, but it now tops out at 3,300 nits over the previous 3,000, and is a little brighter in high-brightness mode (2,200 nits instead of 2,000), too. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is, hands down, the best-made phone I've used this year. I also thoroughly appreciate the matching 1,344 x 2,992 resolution and variable 1-120Hz refresh rate because the Pixel 10 Pro XL has become my go-to device for managing my fantasy Premier League squad and keeping up with the first few weeks of college football during some early fall travel. So far, everything has looked great spread across the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s display, except for my rotating cast of injured defenders.Do I sometimes miss the pocket-friendly comforts of a smaller phone like the 6.3-inch Pixel 10 Pro my colleague Joe just reviewed? Sure, I’m normally a small phone guy, but I have to admit I like the XL’s larger speakers (an exclusive upgrade) and the fact that Google found just enough space to make its biggest battery a bit bigger — though it may not actually be longer-lasting, more on that in a moment. Before I get to what Google has going on under the hood, I have to talk about the last piece of the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s highly refined exterior: its color options. They’re… fine. I remember just a few years ago when Google offered its Pro-level Pixels in shades like Bay, Hazel, and Mint, and they were all great. Now, the options are a little more muted, with blue-gray Moonstone and soft Jade joining the longstanding Porcelain and Obsidian. I’m pretty sure my review unit is Obsidian, but I don’t love that I’m not sure how different it’s meant to be from Moonstone.Then again, one thing the Pixel 10 Pro XL has that those colorful Pixels didn’t have is magnets. Yes, there’s finally an Android alternative to MagSafe, and it’s called Pixelsnap. It’s not exclusive to the Pixel 10 Pro XL — it’s a standard feature across the entire lineup — but the biggest Pixel makes the best use of the technology thanks to Qi2.2 support in place of the standard Qi2 on the other models.More importantly, Pixelsnap allows you to use magnetic accessories like wallets, chargers, and stands that you might have lying around from a previous generation of iPhone. For me, that means quickly attaching my beloved Peak Design stand wallet and a magnetic power bank floating around in my tech drawer, just waiting for an official use. And sure, I could have adopted these accessories sooner with a magnetic case, but I’m too married to the no-case lifestyle that shows off Google’s beautifully finished aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus 2.Oh, and yes, the temperature sensor is still around, but I haven’t used it, and I doubt you will either. The Tensor G5 is an upgrade, but I have concerns…Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityOf course, I knew that, going into my time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, I would love everything about its design. I was never worried about that for a second. Where I was less sure was with the changes that Google had waiting inside. After all, we spent months theorizing how the TSMC-made Tensor G5 might blow away its predecessor and what it could mean for the future of the Pixel family.That’s some considerable pressure to put on the first 3nm design in a growing line of in-house chipsets that have historically struggled with thermals and just-okay battery life. After all, we’ve only seen small year-over-year improvements out of the Tensor line, so it’s tough to expect a TSMC-powered miracle. Did we get one anyway? Well, kind of.Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityIn general, I think that the Pixel 10 Pro XL runs brilliantly. I haven’t had any issues with the phone in my day-to-day usage, jumping between regular apps like Strava, Slack, and Spotify without issue as I prepared to run the Erie Marathon and searched desperately for somewhere to shake out my legs before the big day. I love the way Pixel UI feels, and I can’t stop looking at some of the smaller tweaks to the interface, like the color-coordinated settings app and the simplified quick settings shade.I even have to give Google a little credit for improving how Pokémon Go performs on its top-end flagship. Previously, I’d fire up the GPS-intensive title and find that my Pixel turned into a small, pocket-sized star, warming after just a minute or two of gameplay. Now, though, I feel a bit more comfortable running around Erie, Pennsylvania, with my Woobat in tow as I spin stops and battle gyms that I’ll probably never see again. If you can ignore the benchmarks, you'll absolutely love the Pixel 10 Pro XL in your day-to-day life. When I finished my little pre-race adventure, I found that my Pixel 10 Pro XL still had enough juice to navigate me back to my hotel while streaming my go-to playlist over Bluetooth. This is exactly the type of performance I want from my phone as a distance runner, and I would have been disappointed to find the 5,200mAh cell run out of steam a little early.But before I convince you that the Pixel 10 Pro XL is all good, all the time, I guess I have to mention its benchmarking performance. Normally, I’d do this first, but I wanted to give you a taste of where the Tensor G5 shines before I give you the underwhelming news. I set the Pixel 10 Pro XL up for our standard gauntlet of CPU and GPU-heavy tests, and the results are, well, fine — pretty much like they’ve always been. And, when I say fine, I mean at least Google is putting up better numbers than it did with the Tensor G4. The Pixel 10 Pro XL beats its predecessor across all of our Geekbench 6, PCMark Work, and 3D Mark Wild Life Extreme tests, but doesn’t pick up much ground on the likes of the Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered Galaxy S25 Ultra or the A18 Pro-powered iPhone 16 Pro Max. I haven’t had a chance to benchmark Apple’s newest iPhone 17 Pro yet, but I’m nervous about the margin it’ll set over Google’s latest chipset.Unfortunately, for a little more bad news, I’m not quite sure how to feel about the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s battery life. On one hand, yes, the battery inside this beast is larger than ever before, jumping from 5,040mAh to an even 5,200mAh. By all accounts, that should lead to a nice little boost in performance, especially when paired with a more performant chipset. In reality, though, the opposite happened.Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityThis time, I’ll start by comparing the results of our standardized battery drain test before I get to my real-life testing. When compared to the previous Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Pixel 10 Pro XL comes out ahead in roughly half of our categories. It lasted longer while browsing the web and looping a 4K video, and handed in matching scores in our gaming simulation, but fell behind across a simulated Zoom call, snapping photos, and recording a 4K video — all of which I’ll probably do on a daily basis.Interestingly, my time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL has felt like I’m getting better battery life than I really am. I’ve never had to doubt my ability to reach the end of a busy day with at least some charge remaining. During my trip to Erie, I finished most days with about 20 or 25% charge left in the tank, only dropping as low as 10% on race day itself — a morning that began before 5:00 AM. As mentioned, I’ve kept my usage pretty nicely varied, bouncing between apps and spending hours navigating or streaming before the big cell kicks the bucket.Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityWhen it does run out, you’ll have yet another annual charging upgrade to look forward to. This year, the Pixel 10 Pro XL officially supports the top 45W wired speed that Google introduced with the Pixel 9 Pro XL. In our testing, that translates to a full charge in just over 75 minutes, which is — surprisingly — identical to the time it took the Pixel 9 Pro XL to fill its smaller cell. As with the Pixel 9 series, though, there’s some clear throttling going on with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, as we found in our extensive testing using the brand new 67W Pixel Flex charger. Expect peaks of around ~35W maximum as Google is favoring long-term battery health over raw charging power.Either way, the Pixel 10 Pro XL charges 10 minutes faster than its smaller Pixel 10 Pro sibling, even if it gets boat-raced by Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra with the same 45W maximum, and much higher peaks.Also, the adoption of Pixelsnap means that you can attach your favorite magnetic wireless chargers to the Pixel 10 Pro XL, including tried-and-true MagSafe options and Google’s Pixelsnap chargers (just don’t get the Stand version, it’s kinda bad). The Qi2.2 certification should unlock 25W wireless charging, at least as long as you’ve splurged on a Qi2 charger with the same capabilities — which seems unlikely unless you’ve just switched from an iPhone. I love Google’s camera quality, and its color science shows signs of lifeRyan Haines / Android AuthorityIf we’re being honest, you probably bought a Pixel for one of two reasons: the light, smooth Pixel UI software, the cameras, or maybe both. And if you’ve been following the Android 16 rollout, you know the former is safe, sound, and in good hands. We’ll come back to that and its bag of tricks in a second, I promise.But if you came into the Pixel world trusting Google’s brilliant image processing over the last few years, you might have been disappointed. Sure, the image quality has always been sharp, and Google is all about adding new tools to its box of editing magic, but we found ourselves let down by the more and more natural processing over the last few generations. To get things accurate, Google began sacrificing some of the personality from its photos, leaving us wanting more — especially our resident photography queen, Rita. Google didn't change its camera hardware, but the Tensor G5 adds some brand-new photography magic. So now, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL sporting the same camera hardware, right down to the megapixel, as its predecessor, I wondered whether or not Google would address its fading colors. After all, I already know that the 50MP, 1/1.31-inch primary camera is excellent, and I already know that I like it best when set to 2x zoom. The 48MP 5x telephoto sensor is a reliable backup, and I’ve even learned to trust its slightly longer focal length, preferring 5x zoom over the previous 3x zoom that I’d counted on as a nice middle ground.Google’s 48MP ultrawide and 42MP selfie cameras are back for another round, too, so I’ll save some of the details and hop right into the camera samples. Up first, I wanted to see how the Pixel 10 Pro XL would handle a family weekend away before my marathon. I packed up, drove to the Jersey shore, and started snapping away. Of the four samples above, I think I’m happiest with the one to the left, which shows much better colors than I remember capturing last year. The transition of the sky is spot on, yet the water tower that has loomed over me every summer since I can remember is exposed just right.I’d list the close-up of the praying mantis and the colorful lantana flowers as close seconds, the first for its impressive detail in a not-too-common insect, and the second for its vibrant colors and dark shadows under the leaves. Moving on, I already mentioned that I love the Pixel 10 Pro XL at 2x zoom, and the middle samples above confirm that. There’s just enough room for the masts atop the row of boats, while the focal length does just as well to make the bench feel small in my shore town’s wetlands. Once again, the shot of the right portrays a spot-on sunset, though the neon signs are just a little more blown out than I might really like. It’s not long ago that I remember bemoaning ultrawide cameras altogether, but that’s mostly because I didn’t have a good grasp of the field of view. Now that I do, I love the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s 48MP sensor. Sure, there’s some distortion at the edges of the 123-degree image, but it gives the boat and the life-saving station a true sense of scale. I’m also happy with the overall color profile in those two shots, though the little free library to the far right looks flatter than I remember it being on an evening walk. And then, there’s the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s updated zoom capabilities, which are perhaps the Tensor G5’s biggest upgrade. When we reviewed the Pixel 9 Pro XL, we bemoaned that it still only offered up to 30x zoom — a mark also achieved by the much-cheaper Galaxy S24 at the time. Now, the Pixel 10 Pro series goes to 100. Well, 100x Pro Res Zoom with help from AI, that is.Before we get to the maxed-out zoom, though, let’s talk about the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s mid-range shots, which I think are much better. The 5x zoom shots of a crowd of runners and the small white sculpture in front of a Baltimore hotel are spot-on, recreating the soft shadows to the left and the warm morning light to the right. I like what I could pull out of the 50x zoom image of the bumblebee, too, with iridescence in its wings and visible fuzz on its back.But for every win, there must also be a loss. In my case, that’s the 100x zoom shot that includes people to the right. Google is very clear that it applies different processing methods to people to avoid hallucinations in AI processing, which generally means it just doesn’t process them. As a result, the areas surrounding those people are sharp, while they look like slightly fuzzy stickers rather than accurate parts of the image. Running across Google’s entire range of zoom options, I’m pretty happy with everything from 1x to 10x zoom. The details are consistent across all four shots, with only a slight color shift in the sky as I reached 10x zoom. However, once I hit 30x zoom, Google’s AI-powered Pro Res processing kicks in. The Pixel 10 Pro XL grabs a burst of shots, which it then fine-tunes to sharpen the lines and generate smaller details that should be there. I mostly stuck to structures and landscapes for my long-range zoom testing, taking away as many chances for hallucinations as possible, and I’m pretty impressed with how sharp the scaffolding behind the iconic Domino Sugars sign is right up to the 100x peak. This last pair of shots from the rear camera shows exactly how Google’s processing works. The image on the left shows the original scene, with slightly blurry letters and a somewhat soft bird, while the picture on the right shows a marginally sharper sign and more detail in the bird’s feathers. Google’s processing isn’t perfect, though, with the lettering of the specific New Jersey statute that prohibits public smoking becoming a bit of a mush of letters. Flipping around to the front, we have Google’s high-resolution 42MP selfie camera — and it’s pretty good. I’m pleased with the color recreation in my face and clothing as I walked a few blocks after dinner one evening, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL capturing every last strand of dog hair on my sweatshirt. I think the processing could be a little bit cleaner around my hair, but the softening by my left shoulder gives the final image a very natural bokeh look.You can also check out full-resolution versions of these samples (and many more) at this Google Drive link.Before I move on, I need to touch on one more thing: Google’s updated video capabilities. I admit that this is another thing that made me nervous about my time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, but it probably didn’t need to. Was I impressed by the Jonas Brothers’ music video? Not really, but as my colleague Scott learned, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is actually much better in everyday recording scenarios. I’ve mostly been using my device to capture quick clips of what I’m up to, panning across Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania, and recording an ancient Willie Nelson doing his best on stage, but Scott was able to cut together an entire video showing off everything from Cinematic Blur to Pan to Google’s flexible stabilization modes.And, with up to 8K recording at 30 frames per second (thanks to Video Boost) or 4K at 60 frames per second, it’s worth trying anything you can until you get the right shot. You may just have to skip Locked video stabilization and its mandatory 2x crop, though, unless you have the world’s longest arms. Cue the magic… or at least try toC. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityOf course, one thing ties together everything I’ve written about so far: Pixel UI. To me, Google’s software is just as good a reason to buy a Pixel as its cameras, and it largely comes down to the fact that there’s always something new. Well, this year, the old is largely better than the new, but the important thing is that Google keeps trying to flex its muscle.And when its flexing works, it really works. In my occasional testing so far, I’ve been impressed by the brand-new Camera Coach, which gives you step-by-step instructions to improve the composition of your photos. The Camera Coach won’t give you a composition, but it’ll look at what your viewfinder sees before offering suggestions to clean up the final frame and tap into features like portrait mode. Google's Pixel UI has always been my favorite Android skin, and Material 3 Expressive makes it feel even better. Google’s Help me edit button inside Ask Photos is good, too, even if it can’t decide on the correct name. Essentially, Help me edit is like the next step in Magic Editor, allowing you to type out what you’d like to change in your image before the Tensor G5 takes over to make it happen.Unfortunately, some of the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s other features feel more like concepts than finished ideas. It decided to give Samsung’s Now Brief a shot with the Daily Hub, but that’s gone so poorly that Google has temporarily deactivated the feature. Previously, it offered an overview of your appointments, the weather, and things you might be interested in, but Google’s YouTube recommendations were all over the place, and it never seemed to grasp what I actually needed to research. And then, there’s Magic Cue. To me, this feels like it should be the concept of Motorola’s Next Move, but made better. Google wants Magic Cue to pull information when you might need it, making it easier to answer questions in a text message or bring things up in a call. So far, though, it’s not doing so hot. I can occasionally get it to send me information about a reservation — which was helpful before my marathon — but it rarely gives me the full picture. I’ll either get the date and time or directions to the restaurant, but seemingly never both.I have faith that Google will make its new highlight features good, and it usually does. Sometimes, it just takes a long, long time. Remember Video Boost? That took a whole year to shake itself out, but it happened.Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityIf nothing else, the Pixel 10 Pro XL ships with Android 16 onboard, and I absolutely love how it feels. Its redesigned quick settings menu is easier to navigate, and the color-coordinated settings app is a big improvement, too. I’m still getting used to one or two things, like the refreshed app drawer grid and the Gemini widget on the home screen, but I think the changes have been good so far.Besides, the Pixel 10 series introduces a new approach to multitasking, with an Open Canvas-like Split Screen mode, and I love it so much more than the old 50/50 setup. If you ask me, the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s software strengths far outweigh its bright new ideas, and I’m relieved I’ll have seven years of updates and myriad Pixel Drops ahead of me to get it all figured out. Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL belongs in your pocket, unless…Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityWhen I reviewed the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I thought Google had achieved perfection. I didn’t think there was anything else it realistically needed to add, just fine-tuning a feature here and there and maybe being a little more ambitious with its camera zoom. Well, Google did that. And then, it did some more. It packed the Pixel 10 Pro XL with small changes everywhere, and it’s made a pretty big difference.Is it perfect? No, I’d probably still like slightly better battery life from the Tensor G5 and the 5,200mAh battery. I’d also like to see some of Google’s newest AI-powered features work as they were meant to. The Pixel 10 Pro XL really does check all of my boxes, even if my heart is with the smaller Pro model. Then again, the improvements of the Pixel 10 Pro XL have made me realize the Pixel 9 Pro XL wasn’t perfect, either — because this phone really is better. It’s more than good enough for me to come right back to it once I’ve made it through the chaos that is Techtember… and Techtober. In fact, there’s probably only one phone that could sway me away from putting my eSIM back into the Pixel 10 Pro XL in just a few months, and that phone is the Pixel 10 Pro — the small one. I’ve always been a small phone guy, and the 6.3-inch Pixel 10 Pro ($999 at Amazon) is calling my name. It’s picked up the same upgrades as the XL, with better camera zoom, Pixelsnap support, and upgraded charging, but it’s just not quite so beefy in my pocket.Of course, if you’re not quite so sold on life in the Pixel ecosystem as I am, you might find yourself ready to explore even more alternatives. If so, there are three main rivals that are most worth a look, but Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra ($1299.99 at Amazon) offers the most bells and whistles. It has its quirks, like a pared-down S Pen, but it also provides a more powerful chipset, better battery life, and a 100x camera zoom that doesn’t rely quite so heavily on AI. Outside of that, you might want to check out either the OnePlus 13 ($899.99 at OnePlus) or the new iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1099 at Apple), but one will be much kinder on your pocket than the other. Yes, the OnePlus 13 is nearly a year old, but it tops out at 120x camera zoom, and its 80W wired charging runs circles around everyone else on this list. You’ll also get 50W wireless charging and a couple of unique back panels to pick from — but the Midnight Ocean version is by far the best.And then there’s the iPhone. Apple’s flagship launch looks a little different this year, with a camera bump that stretches all the way across the top edge and a unibody aluminum build with a glass panel set within it. I haven’t had a chance to put the A19 Pro chip through its paces yet, nor do I think I’m ready to abandon Android for iOS (we’ll test that theory soon), but Apple’s long-term updates and excellent video recording features might be worth it.If you ask me, though, I’ll be going right back to the Pixel 10 Pro XL as soon as I get a chance. Google Pixel 10 Pro XLExcellent build quality • Improved camera flexibility • Smooth-as-ever softwareMSRP: $1,199.00Ultimate power from the Pixel 10 lineThe most powerful option from the Pixel 10 line is the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. With a 6.8-inch display, Tensor G5 shipset, 16GB of RAM, UFS 4.0 storage options, a powerful triple camera setup, and a battery in excess of 5,000mAh, you should be able to power through any task in your day.See price at AmazonPositivesExcellent build qualityImproved camera flexibilityUpgraded battery capacitySmooth-as-ever softwareSlightly better chargingSo many exclusive featuresConsNo SIM slot in the USTensor G5 is better, but still not 'elite'Some new AI features still need workReviewsGoogleGoogle Pixel 10FollowThank you for being part of our community. Read our Comment Policy before posting.

MobileRyan Haines / Android AuthorityHow do you top the best Pixel ever? With an even better Pixel 10 Pro XLIt's the best of Google in the biggest package.By •3 hours ago••Google Pixel 10 Pro XLThe Pixel 10 Pro XL is, hands down, Google's best flagship to date. It makes the most of its maxed-out body, picking up a bigger battery, brighter display, louder speakers, and shiny new camera features. Sprinkle in a suite of new AI features, magnetic accessories, and the same great software support, and it's easy to recommend the Pixel 10 Pro XL to just about anyone.MSRP: $1,199.00Check priceWhat we likeExcellent build qualityImproved camera flexibilityUpgraded battery capacitySmooth-as-ever softwareSlightly better chargingSo many exclusive featuresWhat we don't likeNo SIM slot in the USTensor G5 is better, but still not 'elite'Some new AI features still need workGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLThe Pixel 10 Pro XL is, hands down, Google's best flagship to date. It makes the most of its maxed-out body, picking up a bigger battery, brighter display, louder speakers, and shiny new camera features. Sprinkle in a suite of new AI features, magnetic accessories, and the same great software support, and it's easy to recommend the Pixel 10 Pro XL to just about anyone. Barely a year ago, I wrote that the Pixel 9 Pro XL was everything I hoped for out of a Google flagship and then some. It felt like everything I’d always wanted from a Pixel came together with everything Google was already doing right, and the finished product was even better than the sum of its well-polished parts. I spent several months throughout the year dipping back into the most premium Pixel whenever I got the chance between testing other phones, and I felt like it just kept improving with each passing update.Eventually, though, I started looking to the future. I wondered how Google could follow its best launch ever and worried it might push too far and lose the magic. And then I got the Pixel 10 Pro XL in my hands, and my fears (mostly) melted away. Here’s how this maxed-out flagship earned a place in my small-phone-loving heart. The one with everything (but a SIM tray)Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityA lesser (or more efficient) Pixel 10 Pro XL reviewer might sit here and tell you that if you’ve seen the Pixel 9 Pro XL, then you’ve seen the Pixel 10 Pro XL. And, on at least a base level, they’d be right. This phone looks a lot like its predecessor — like, a lot. It has a similar camera bar that’s become a camera island, a familiar glossy frame, and a few color options that all feel like I’ve seen them before. And, you know what? I love it — even if my old cases won’t fit.Then again, that should come as no surprise because I loved the Pixel 9 Pro XL. I waxed poetic about it immediately after launch, calling it the best iPhone ever made, and I could copy all that praise and paste it here without a second thought. Well, I’d need to make a few tweaks, but only because the Pixel 10 Pro XL pushes slightly further than its predecessor. It’s brighter, it’s louder, and its glossy frame is just a bit smoother — quite literally since there’s no longer a physical SIM tray. Thankfully, though, that loss of a physical SIM tray is my only bone to pick with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, and it’s only because it makes my own life difficult. As a reviewer, there’s no easier way to swap phones than to pry a SIM card out of one device and slot it into another. As a consumer, I wouldn’t mind having one fewer moving part on a phone that I’ve just spent over $1,000 on.Anyway, back to the positives. As long as you can live without that SIM tray, the Pixel 10 Pro XL has everything you could ask for from a flagship, and then some. Its 6.8-inch LTPO OLED panel is functionally the same as last year’s, but it now tops out at 3,300 nits over the previous 3,000, and is a little brighter in high-brightness mode (2,200 nits instead of 2,000), too. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is, hands down, the best-made phone I've used this year. I also thoroughly appreciate the matching 1,344 x 2,992 resolution and variable 1-120Hz refresh rate because the Pixel 10 Pro XL has become my go-to device for managing my fantasy Premier League squad and keeping up with the first few weeks of college football during some early fall travel. So far, everything has looked great spread across the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s display, except for my rotating cast of injured defenders.Do I sometimes miss the pocket-friendly comforts of a smaller phone like the 6.3-inch Pixel 10 Pro my colleague Joe just reviewed? Sure, I’m normally a small phone guy, but I have to admit I like the XL’s larger speakers (an exclusive upgrade) and the fact that Google found just enough space to make its biggest battery a bit bigger — though it may not actually be longer-lasting, more on that in a moment. Before I get to what Google has going on under the hood, I have to talk about the last piece of the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s highly refined exterior: its color options. They’re… fine. I remember just a few years ago when Google offered its Pro-level Pixels in shades like Bay, Hazel, and Mint, and they were all great. Now, the options are a little more muted, with blue-gray Moonstone and soft Jade joining the longstanding Porcelain and Obsidian. I’m pretty sure my review unit is Obsidian, but I don’t love that I’m not sure how different it’s meant to be from Moonstone.Then again, one thing the Pixel 10 Pro XL has that those colorful Pixels didn’t have is magnets. Yes, there’s finally an Android alternative to MagSafe, and it’s called Pixelsnap. It’s not exclusive to the Pixel 10 Pro XL — it’s a standard feature across the entire lineup — but the biggest Pixel makes the best use of the technology thanks to Qi2.2 support in place of the standard Qi2 on the other models.More importantly, Pixelsnap allows you to use magnetic accessories like wallets, chargers, and stands that you might have lying around from a previous generation of iPhone. For me, that means quickly attaching my beloved Peak Design stand wallet and a magnetic power bank floating around in my tech drawer, just waiting for an official use. And sure, I could have adopted these accessories sooner with a magnetic case, but I’m too married to the no-case lifestyle that shows off Google’s beautifully finished aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus 2.Oh, and yes, the temperature sensor is still around, but I haven’t used it, and I doubt you will either. The Tensor G5 is an upgrade, but I have concerns…Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityOf course, I knew that, going into my time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, I would love everything about its design. I was never worried about that for a second. Where I was less sure was with the changes that Google had waiting inside. After all, we spent months theorizing how the TSMC-made Tensor G5 might blow away its predecessor and what it could mean for the future of the Pixel family.That’s some considerable pressure to put on the first 3nm design in a growing line of in-house chipsets that have historically struggled with thermals and just-okay battery life. After all, we’ve only seen small year-over-year improvements out of the Tensor line, so it’s tough to expect a TSMC-powered miracle. Did we get one anyway? Well, kind of.Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityIn general, I think that the Pixel 10 Pro XL runs brilliantly. I haven’t had any issues with the phone in my day-to-day usage, jumping between regular apps like Strava, Slack, and Spotify without issue as I prepared to run the Erie Marathon and searched desperately for somewhere to shake out my legs before the big day. I love the way Pixel UI feels, and I can’t stop looking at some of the smaller tweaks to the interface, like the color-coordinated settings app and the simplified quick settings shade.I even have to give Google a little credit for improving how Pokémon Go performs on its top-end flagship. Previously, I’d fire up the GPS-intensive title and find that my Pixel turned into a small, pocket-sized star, warming after just a minute or two of gameplay. Now, though, I feel a bit more comfortable running around Erie, Pennsylvania, with my Woobat in tow as I spin stops and battle gyms that I’ll probably never see again. If you can ignore the benchmarks, you'll absolutely love the Pixel 10 Pro XL in your day-to-day life. When I finished my little pre-race adventure, I found that my Pixel 10 Pro XL still had enough juice to navigate me back to my hotel while streaming my go-to playlist over Bluetooth. This is exactly the type of performance I want from my phone as a distance runner, and I would have been disappointed to find the 5,200mAh cell run out of steam a little early.But before I convince you that the Pixel 10 Pro XL is all good, all the time, I guess I have to mention its benchmarking performance. Normally, I’d do this first, but I wanted to give you a taste of where the Tensor G5 shines before I give you the underwhelming news. I set the Pixel 10 Pro XL up for our standard gauntlet of CPU and GPU-heavy tests, and the results are, well, fine — pretty much like they’ve always been. And, when I say fine, I mean at least Google is putting up better numbers than it did with the Tensor G4. The Pixel 10 Pro XL beats its predecessor across all of our Geekbench 6, PCMark Work, and 3D Mark Wild Life Extreme tests, but doesn’t pick up much ground on the likes of the Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered Galaxy S25 Ultra or the A18 Pro-powered iPhone 16 Pro Max. I haven’t had a chance to benchmark Apple’s newest iPhone 17 Pro yet, but I’m nervous about the margin it’ll set over Google’s latest chipset.Unfortunately, for a little more bad news, I’m not quite sure how to feel about the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s battery life. On one hand, yes, the battery inside this beast is larger than ever before, jumping from 5,040mAh to an even 5,200mAh. By all accounts, that should lead to a nice little boost in performance, especially when paired with a more performant chipset. In reality, though, the opposite happened.Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityThis time, I’ll start by comparing the results of our standardized battery drain test before I get to my real-life testing. When compared to the previous Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Pixel 10 Pro XL comes out ahead in roughly half of our categories. It lasted longer while browsing the web and looping a 4K video, and handed in matching scores in our gaming simulation, but fell behind across a simulated Zoom call, snapping photos, and recording a 4K video — all of which I’ll probably do on a daily basis.Interestingly, my time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL has felt like I’m getting better battery life than I really am. I’ve never had to doubt my ability to reach the end of a busy day with at least some charge remaining. During my trip to Erie, I finished most days with about 20 or 25% charge left in the tank, only dropping as low as 10% on race day itself — a morning that began before 5:00 AM. As mentioned, I’ve kept my usage pretty nicely varied, bouncing between apps and spending hours navigating or streaming before the big cell kicks the bucket.Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityWhen it does run out, you’ll have yet another annual charging upgrade to look forward to. This year, the Pixel 10 Pro XL officially supports the top 45W wired speed that Google introduced with the Pixel 9 Pro XL. In our testing, that translates to a full charge in just over 75 minutes, which is — surprisingly — identical to the time it took the Pixel 9 Pro XL to fill its smaller cell. As with the Pixel 9 series, though, there’s some clear throttling going on with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, as we found in our extensive testing using the brand new 67W Pixel Flex charger. Expect peaks of around ~35W maximum as Google is favoring long-term battery health over raw charging power.Either way, the Pixel 10 Pro XL charges 10 minutes faster than its smaller Pixel 10 Pro sibling, even if it gets boat-raced by Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra with the same 45W maximum, and much higher peaks.Also, the adoption of Pixelsnap means that you can attach your favorite magnetic wireless chargers to the Pixel 10 Pro XL, including tried-and-true MagSafe options and Google’s Pixelsnap chargers (just don’t get the Stand version, it’s kinda bad). The Qi2.2 certification should unlock 25W wireless charging, at least as long as you’ve splurged on a Qi2 charger with the same capabilities — which seems unlikely unless you’ve just switched from an iPhone. I love Google’s camera quality, and its color science shows signs of lifeRyan Haines / Android AuthorityIf we’re being honest, you probably bought a Pixel for one of two reasons: the light, smooth Pixel UI software, the cameras, or maybe both. And if you’ve been following the Android 16 rollout, you know the former is safe, sound, and in good hands. We’ll come back to that and its bag of tricks in a second, I promise.But if you came into the Pixel world trusting Google’s brilliant image processing over the last few years, you might have been disappointed. Sure, the image quality has always been sharp, and Google is all about adding new tools to its box of editing magic, but we found ourselves let down by the more and more natural processing over the last few generations. To get things accurate, Google began sacrificing some of the personality from its photos, leaving us wanting more — especially our resident photography queen, Rita. Google didn't change its camera hardware, but the Tensor G5 adds some brand-new photography magic. So now, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL sporting the same camera hardware, right down to the megapixel, as its predecessor, I wondered whether or not Google would address its fading colors. After all, I already know that the 50MP, 1/1.31-inch primary camera is excellent, and I already know that I like it best when set to 2x zoom. The 48MP 5x telephoto sensor is a reliable backup, and I’ve even learned to trust its slightly longer focal length, preferring 5x zoom over the previous 3x zoom that I’d counted on as a nice middle ground.Google’s 48MP ultrawide and 42MP selfie cameras are back for another round, too, so I’ll save some of the details and hop right into the camera samples. Up first, I wanted to see how the Pixel 10 Pro XL would handle a family weekend away before my marathon. I packed up, drove to the Jersey shore, and started snapping away. Of the four samples above, I think I’m happiest with the one to the left, which shows much better colors than I remember capturing last year. The transition of the sky is spot on, yet the water tower that has loomed over me every summer since I can remember is exposed just right.I’d list the close-up of the praying mantis and the colorful lantana flowers as close seconds, the first for its impressive detail in a not-too-common insect, and the second for its vibrant colors and dark shadows under the leaves. Moving on, I already mentioned that I love the Pixel 10 Pro XL at 2x zoom, and the middle samples above confirm that. There’s just enough room for the masts atop the row of boats, while the focal length does just as well to make the bench feel small in my shore town’s wetlands. Once again, the shot of the right portrays a spot-on sunset, though the neon signs are just a little more blown out than I might really like. It’s not long ago that I remember bemoaning ultrawide cameras altogether, but that’s mostly because I didn’t have a good grasp of the field of view. Now that I do, I love the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s 48MP sensor. Sure, there’s some distortion at the edges of the 123-degree image, but it gives the boat and the life-saving station a true sense of scale. I’m also happy with the overall color profile in those two shots, though the little free library to the far right looks flatter than I remember it being on an evening walk. And then, there’s the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s updated zoom capabilities, which are perhaps the Tensor G5’s biggest upgrade. When we reviewed the Pixel 9 Pro XL, we bemoaned that it still only offered up to 30x zoom — a mark also achieved by the much-cheaper Galaxy S24 at the time. Now, the Pixel 10 Pro series goes to 100. Well, 100x Pro Res Zoom with help from AI, that is.Before we get to the maxed-out zoom, though, let’s talk about the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s mid-range shots, which I think are much better. The 5x zoom shots of a crowd of runners and the small white sculpture in front of a Baltimore hotel are spot-on, recreating the soft shadows to the left and the warm morning light to the right. I like what I could pull out of the 50x zoom image of the bumblebee, too, with iridescence in its wings and visible fuzz on its back.But for every win, there must also be a loss. In my case, that’s the 100x zoom shot that includes people to the right. Google is very clear that it applies different processing methods to people to avoid hallucinations in AI processing, which generally means it just doesn’t process them. As a result, the areas surrounding those people are sharp, while they look like slightly fuzzy stickers rather than accurate parts of the image. Running across Google’s entire range of zoom options, I’m pretty happy with everything from 1x to 10x zoom. The details are consistent across all four shots, with only a slight color shift in the sky as I reached 10x zoom. However, once I hit 30x zoom, Google’s AI-powered Pro Res processing kicks in. The Pixel 10 Pro XL grabs a burst of shots, which it then fine-tunes to sharpen the lines and generate smaller details that should be there. I mostly stuck to structures and landscapes for my long-range zoom testing, taking away as many chances for hallucinations as possible, and I’m pretty impressed with how sharp the scaffolding behind the iconic Domino Sugars sign is right up to the 100x peak. This last pair of shots from the rear camera shows exactly how Google’s processing works. The image on the left shows the original scene, with slightly blurry letters and a somewhat soft bird, while the picture on the right shows a marginally sharper sign and more detail in the bird’s feathers. Google’s processing isn’t perfect, though, with the lettering of the specific New Jersey statute that prohibits public smoking becoming a bit of a mush of letters. Flipping around to the front, we have Google’s high-resolution 42MP selfie camera — and it’s pretty good. I’m pleased with the color recreation in my face and clothing as I walked a few blocks after dinner one evening, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL capturing every last strand of dog hair on my sweatshirt. I think the processing could be a little bit cleaner around my hair, but the softening by my left shoulder gives the final image a very natural bokeh look.You can also check out full-resolution versions of these samples (and many more) at this Google Drive link.Before I move on, I need to touch on one more thing: Google’s updated video capabilities. I admit that this is another thing that made me nervous about my time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, but it probably didn’t need to. Was I impressed by the Jonas Brothers’ music video? Not really, but as my colleague Scott learned, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is actually much better in everyday recording scenarios. I’ve mostly been using my device to capture quick clips of what I’m up to, panning across Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania, and recording an ancient Willie Nelson doing his best on stage, but Scott was able to cut together an entire video showing off everything from Cinematic Blur to Pan to Google’s flexible stabilization modes.And, with up to 8K recording at 30 frames per second (thanks to Video Boost) or 4K at 60 frames per second, it’s worth trying anything you can until you get the right shot. You may just have to skip Locked video stabilization and its mandatory 2x crop, though, unless you have the world’s longest arms. Cue the magic… or at least try toC. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityOf course, one thing ties together everything I’ve written about so far: Pixel UI. To me, Google’s software is just as good a reason to buy a Pixel as its cameras, and it largely comes down to the fact that there’s always something new. Well, this year, the old is largely better than the new, but the important thing is that Google keeps trying to flex its muscle.And when its flexing works, it really works. In my occasional testing so far, I’ve been impressed by the brand-new Camera Coach, which gives you step-by-step instructions to improve the composition of your photos. The Camera Coach won’t give you a composition, but it’ll look at what your viewfinder sees before offering suggestions to clean up the final frame and tap into features like portrait mode. Google's Pixel UI has always been my favorite Android skin, and Material 3 Expressive makes it feel even better. Google’s Help me edit button inside Ask Photos is good, too, even if it can’t decide on the correct name. Essentially, Help me edit is like the next step in Magic Editor, allowing you to type out what you’d like to change in your image before the Tensor G5 takes over to make it happen.Unfortunately, some of the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s other features feel more like concepts than finished ideas. It decided to give Samsung’s Now Brief a shot with the Daily Hub, but that’s gone so poorly that Google has temporarily deactivated the feature. Previously, it offered an overview of your appointments, the weather, and things you might be interested in, but Google’s YouTube recommendations were all over the place, and it never seemed to grasp what I actually needed to research. And then, there’s Magic Cue. To me, this feels like it should be the concept of Motorola’s Next Move, but made better. Google wants Magic Cue to pull information when you might need it, making it easier to answer questions in a text message or bring things up in a call. So far, though, it’s not doing so hot. I can occasionally get it to send me information about a reservation — which was helpful before my marathon — but it rarely gives me the full picture. I’ll either get the date and time or directions to the restaurant, but seemingly never both.I have faith that Google will make its new highlight features good, and it usually does. Sometimes, it just takes a long, long time. Remember Video Boost? That took a whole year to shake itself out, but it happened.Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityIf nothing else, the Pixel 10 Pro XL ships with Android 16 onboard, and I absolutely love how it feels. Its redesigned quick settings menu is easier to navigate, and the color-coordinated settings app is a big improvement, too. I’m still getting used to one or two things, like the refreshed app drawer grid and the Gemini widget on the home screen, but I think the changes have been good so far.Besides, the Pixel 10 series introduces a new approach to multitasking, with an Open Canvas-like Split Screen mode, and I love it so much more than the old 50/50 setup. If you ask me, the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s software strengths far outweigh its bright new ideas, and I’m relieved I’ll have seven years of updates and myriad Pixel Drops ahead of me to get it all figured out. Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL belongs in your pocket, unless…Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityWhen I reviewed the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I thought Google had achieved perfection. I didn’t think there was anything else it realistically needed to add, just fine-tuning a feature here and there and maybe being a little more ambitious with its camera zoom. Well, Google did that. And then, it did some more. It packed the Pixel 10 Pro XL with small changes everywhere, and it’s made a pretty big difference.Is it perfect? No, I’d probably still like slightly better battery life from the Tensor G5 and the 5,200mAh battery. I’d also like to see some of Google’s newest AI-powered features work as they were meant to. The Pixel 10 Pro XL really does check all of my boxes, even if my heart is with the smaller Pro model. Then again, the improvements of the Pixel 10 Pro XL have made me realize the Pixel 9 Pro XL wasn’t perfect, either — because this phone really is better. It’s more than good enough for me to come right back to it once I’ve made it through the chaos that is Techtember… and Techtober. In fact, there’s probably only one phone that could sway me away from putting my eSIM back into the Pixel 10 Pro XL in just a few months, and that phone is the Pixel 10 Pro — the small one. I’ve always been a small phone guy, and the 6.3-inch Pixel 10 Pro ($999 at Amazon) is calling my name. It’s picked up the same upgrades as the XL, with better camera zoom, Pixelsnap support, and upgraded charging, but it’s just not quite so beefy in my pocket.Of course, if you’re not quite so sold on life in the Pixel ecosystem as I am, you might find yourself ready to explore even more alternatives. If so, there are three main rivals that are most worth a look, but Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra ($1299.99 at Amazon) offers the most bells and whistles. It has its quirks, like a pared-down S Pen, but it also provides a more powerful chipset, better battery life, and a 100x camera zoom that doesn’t rely quite so heavily on AI. Outside of that, you might want to check out either the OnePlus 13 ($899.99 at OnePlus) or the new iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1099 at Apple), but one will be much kinder on your pocket than the other. Yes, the OnePlus 13 is nearly a year old, but it tops out at 120x camera zoom, and its 80W wired charging runs circles around everyone else on this list. You’ll also get 50W wireless charging and a couple of unique back panels to pick from — but the Midnight Ocean version is by far the best.And then there’s the iPhone. Apple’s flagship launch looks a little different this year, with a camera bump that stretches all the way across the top edge and a unibody aluminum build with a glass panel set within it. I haven’t had a chance to put the A19 Pro chip through its paces yet, nor do I think I’m ready to abandon Android for iOS (we’ll test that theory soon), but Apple’s long-term updates and excellent video recording features might be worth it.If you ask me, though, I’ll be going right back to the Pixel 10 Pro XL as soon as I get a chance. Google Pixel 10 Pro XLExcellent build quality • Improved camera flexibility • Smooth-as-ever softwareMSRP: $1,199.00Ultimate power from the Pixel 10 lineThe most powerful option from the Pixel 10 line is the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. With a 6.8-inch display, Tensor G5 shipset, 16GB of RAM, UFS 4.0 storage options, a powerful triple camera setup, and a battery in excess of 5,000mAh, you should be able to power through any task in your day.See price at AmazonPositivesExcellent build qualityImproved camera flexibilityUpgraded battery capacitySmooth-as-ever softwareSlightly better chargingSo many exclusive featuresConsNo SIM slot in the USTensor G5 is better, but still not 'elite'Some new AI features still need workReviewsGoogleGoogle Pixel 10FollowThank you for being part of our community. Read our Comment Policy before posting.

Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityΠώς μπορείς να ξεπεράσεις το καλύτερο Pixel που έγινε ποτέ; Με ένα ακόμα καλύτερο Pixel 10 Pro XLΕίναι το καλύτερο της Google στο μεγαλύτερο πακέτο.Από •3 ώρες πριν••

Πώς μπορείς να ξεπεράσεις το καλύτερο Pixel που έγινε ποτέ; Με ένα ακόμα καλύτερο Pixel 10 Pro XLΕίναι το καλύτερο της Google στο μεγαλύτερο πακέτο.Από •3 ώρες πριν••

Πώς μπορείς να ξεπεράσεις το καλύτερο Pixel που έγινε ποτέ; Με ένα ακόμα καλύτερο Pixel 10 Pro XLΕίναι το καλύτερο της Google στο μεγαλύτερο πακέτο.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XLΤο Pixel 10 Pro XL είναι, χωρίς αμφιβολία, η καλύτερη ναυαρχίδα της Google μέχρι σήμερα. Εκμεταλλεύεται στο έπακρο το μέγιστο σώμα του, αποκτώντας μεγαλύτερη μπαταρία, φωτεινότερη οθόνη, πιο δυνατά ηχεία και νέες λαμπερές δυνατότητες κάμερας. Προσθέστε μια σειρά από νέες δυνατότητες AI, μαγνητικά αξεσουάρ και την ίδια εξαιρετική υποστήριξη λογισμικού, και είναι εύκολο να προτείνετε το Pixel 10 Pro XL σχεδόν σε οποιονδήποτε.Λιανική τιμή: $1,199.00Ελέγξτε την τιμήΤι μας αρέσειΕξαιρετική ποιότητα κατασκευήςΒελτιωμένη ευελιξία κάμεραςΑναβαθμισμένη χωρητικότητα μπαταρίαςΛογισμικό όσο ποτέ ομαλόΕλαφρώς καλύτερη φόρτισηΤόσα πολλά αποκλειστικά χαρακτηριστικάΤι δεν μας αρέσειΧωρίς υποδοχή SIM στις ΗΠΑΤο Tensor G5 είναι καλύτερο, αλλά ακόμα όχι 'ελίτ'Κάποιες νέες δυνατότητες AI χρειάζονται ακόμα δουλειά

Google Pixel 10 Pro XLΤο Pixel 10 Pro XL είναι, χωρίς αμφιβολία, η καλύτερη ναυαρχίδα της Google μέχρι σήμερα. Εκμεταλλεύεται στο έπακρο το μέγιστο σώμα του, αποκτώντας μεγαλύτερη μπαταρία, φωτεινότερη οθόνη, πιο δυνατά ηχεία και νέες λαμπερές δυνατότητες κάμερας. Προσθέστε μια σειρά από νέες δυνατότητες AI, μαγνητικά αξεσουάρ και την ίδια εξαιρετική υποστήριξη λογισμικού, και είναι εύκολο να προτείνετε το Pixel 10 Pro XL σχεδόν σε οποιονδήποτε.

Το Pixel 10 Pro XL είναι, χωρίς αμφιβολία, η καλύτερη ναυαρχίδα της Google μέχρι σήμερα. Εκμεταλλεύεται στο έπακρο το μέγιστο σώμα του, αποκτώντας μεγαλύτερη μπαταρία, φωτεινότερη οθόνη, πιο δυνατά ηχεία και νέες λαμπερές δυνατότητες κάμερας. Προσθέστε μια σειρά από νέες δυνατότητες AI, μαγνητικά αξεσουάρ και την ίδια εξαιρετική υποστήριξη λογισμικού, και είναι εύκολο να προτείνετε το Pixel 10 Pro XL σχεδόν σε οποιονδήποτε.

Τι μας αρέσειΕξαιρετική ποιότητα κατασκευήςΒελτιωμένη ευελιξία κάμεραςΑναβαθμισμένη χωρητικότητα μπαταρίαςΛογισμικό όσο ποτέ ομαλόΕλαφρώς καλύτερη φόρτισηΤόσα πολλά αποκλειστικά χαρακτηριστικά

Τι δεν μας αρέσειΧωρίς υποδοχή SIM στις ΗΠΑΤο Tensor G5 είναι καλύτερο, αλλά ακόμα όχι 'ελίτ'Κάποιες νέες δυνατότητες AI χρειάζονται ακόμα δουλειά

Google Pixel 10 Pro XLThe Pixel 10 Pro XL is, hands down, Google's best flagship to date. It makes the most of its maxed-out body, picking up a bigger battery, brighter display, louder speakers, and shiny new camera features. Sprinkle in a suite of new AI features, magnetic accessories, and the same great software support, and it's easy to recommend the Pixel 10 Pro XL to just about anyone. Barely a year ago, I wrote that the Pixel 9 Pro XL was everything I hoped for out of a Google flagship and then some. It felt like everything I’d always wanted from a Pixel came together with everything Google was already doing right, and the finished product was even better than the sum of its well-polished parts. I spent several months throughout the year dipping back into the most premium Pixel whenever I got the chance between testing other phones, and I felt like it just kept improving with each passing update.Eventually, though, I started looking to the future. I wondered how Google could follow its best launch ever and worried it might push too far and lose the magic. And then I got the Pixel 10 Pro XL in my hands, and my fears (mostly) melted away. Here’s how this maxed-out flagship earned a place in my small-phone-loving heart. The one with everything (but a SIM tray)Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityA lesser (or more efficient) Pixel 10 Pro XL reviewer might sit here and tell you that if you’ve seen the Pixel 9 Pro XL, then you’ve seen the Pixel 10 Pro XL. And, on at least a base level, they’d be right. This phone looks a lot like its predecessor — like, a lot. It has a similar camera bar that’s become a camera island, a familiar glossy frame, and a few color options that all feel like I’ve seen them before. And, you know what? I love it — even if my old cases won’t fit.Then again, that should come as no surprise because I loved the Pixel 9 Pro XL. I waxed poetic about it immediately after launch, calling it the best iPhone ever made, and I could copy all that praise and paste it here without a second thought. Well, I’d need to make a few tweaks, but only because the Pixel 10 Pro XL pushes slightly further than its predecessor. It’s brighter, it’s louder, and its glossy frame is just a bit smoother — quite literally since there’s no longer a physical SIM tray. Thankfully, though, that loss of a physical SIM tray is my only bone to pick with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, and it’s only because it makes my own life difficult. As a reviewer, there’s no easier way to swap phones than to pry a SIM card out of one device and slot it into another. As a consumer, I wouldn’t mind having one fewer moving part on a phone that I’ve just spent over $1,000 on.Anyway, back to the positives. As long as you can live without that SIM tray, the Pixel 10 Pro XL has everything you could ask for from a flagship, and then some. Its 6.8-inch LTPO OLED panel is functionally the same as last year’s, but it now tops out at 3,300 nits over the previous 3,000, and is a little brighter in high-brightness mode (2,200 nits instead of 2,000), too. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is, hands down, the best-made phone I've used this year. I also thoroughly appreciate the matching 1,344 x 2,992 resolution and variable 1-120Hz refresh rate because the Pixel 10 Pro XL has become my go-to device for managing my fantasy Premier League squad and keeping up with the first few weeks of college football during some early fall travel. So far, everything has looked great spread across the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s display, except for my rotating cast of injured defenders.Do I sometimes miss the pocket-friendly comforts of a smaller phone like the 6.3-inch Pixel 10 Pro my colleague Joe just reviewed? Sure, I’m normally a small phone guy, but I have to admit I like the XL’s larger speakers (an exclusive upgrade) and the fact that Google found just enough space to make its biggest battery a bit bigger — though it may not actually be longer-lasting, more on that in a moment. Before I get to what Google has going on under the hood, I have to talk about the last piece of the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s highly refined exterior: its color options. They’re… fine. I remember just a few years ago when Google offered its Pro-level Pixels in shades like Bay, Hazel, and Mint, and they were all great. Now, the options are a little more muted, with blue-gray Moonstone and soft Jade joining the longstanding Porcelain and Obsidian. I’m pretty sure my review unit is Obsidian, but I don’t love that I’m not sure how different it’s meant to be from Moonstone.Then again, one thing the Pixel 10 Pro XL has that those colorful Pixels didn’t have is magnets. Yes, there’s finally an Android alternative to MagSafe, and it’s called Pixelsnap. It’s not exclusive to the Pixel 10 Pro XL — it’s a standard feature across the entire lineup — but the biggest Pixel makes the best use of the technology thanks to Qi2.2 support in place of the standard Qi2 on the other models.More importantly, Pixelsnap allows you to use magnetic accessories like wallets, chargers, and stands that you might have lying around from a previous generation of iPhone. For me, that means quickly attaching my beloved Peak Design stand wallet and a magnetic power bank floating around in my tech drawer, just waiting for an official use. And sure, I could have adopted these accessories sooner with a magnetic case, but I’m too married to the no-case lifestyle that shows off Google’s beautifully finished aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus 2.Oh, and yes, the temperature sensor is still around, but I haven’t used it, and I doubt you will either. The Tensor G5 is an upgrade, but I have concerns…Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityOf course, I knew that, going into my time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, I would love everything about its design. I was never worried about that for a second. Where I was less sure was with the changes that Google had waiting inside. After all, we spent months theorizing how the TSMC-made Tensor G5 might blow away its predecessor and what it could mean for the future of the Pixel family.That’s some considerable pressure to put on the first 3nm design in a growing line of in-house chipsets that have historically struggled with thermals and just-okay battery life. After all, we’ve only seen small year-over-year improvements out of the Tensor line, so it’s tough to expect a TSMC-powered miracle. Did we get one anyway? Well, kind of.Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityIn general, I think that the Pixel 10 Pro XL runs brilliantly. I haven’t had any issues with the phone in my day-to-day usage, jumping between regular apps like Strava, Slack, and Spotify without issue as I prepared to run the Erie Marathon and searched desperately for somewhere to shake out my legs before the big day. I love the way Pixel UI feels, and I can’t stop looking at some of the smaller tweaks to the interface, like the color-coordinated settings app and the simplified quick settings shade.I even have to give Google a little credit for improving how Pokémon Go performs on its top-end flagship. Previously, I’d fire up the GPS-intensive title and find that my Pixel turned into a small, pocket-sized star, warming after just a minute or two of gameplay. Now, though, I feel a bit more comfortable running around Erie, Pennsylvania, with my Woobat in tow as I spin stops and battle gyms that I’ll probably never see again. If you can ignore the benchmarks, you'll absolutely love the Pixel 10 Pro XL in your day-to-day life. When I finished my little pre-race adventure, I found that my Pixel 10 Pro XL still had enough juice to navigate me back to my hotel while streaming my go-to playlist over Bluetooth. This is exactly the type of performance I want from my phone as a distance runner, and I would have been disappointed to find the 5,200mAh cell run out of steam a little early.But before I convince you that the Pixel 10 Pro XL is all good, all the time, I guess I have to mention its benchmarking performance. Normally, I’d do this first, but I wanted to give you a taste of where the Tensor G5 shines before I give you the underwhelming news. I set the Pixel 10 Pro XL up for our standard gauntlet of CPU and GPU-heavy tests, and the results are, well, fine — pretty much like they’ve always been. And, when I say fine, I mean at least Google is putting up better numbers than it did with the Tensor G4. The Pixel 10 Pro XL beats its predecessor across all of our Geekbench 6, PCMark Work, and 3D Mark Wild Life Extreme tests, but doesn’t pick up much ground on the likes of the Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered Galaxy S25 Ultra or the A18 Pro-powered iPhone 16 Pro Max. I haven’t had a chance to benchmark Apple’s newest iPhone 17 Pro yet, but I’m nervous about the margin it’ll set over Google’s latest chipset.Unfortunately, for a little more bad news, I’m not quite sure how to feel about the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s battery life. On one hand, yes, the battery inside this beast is larger than ever before, jumping from 5,040mAh to an even 5,200mAh. By all accounts, that should lead to a nice little boost in performance, especially when paired with a more performant chipset. In reality, though, the opposite happened.Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityThis time, I’ll start by comparing the results of our standardized battery drain test before I get to my real-life testing. When compared to the previous Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Pixel 10 Pro XL comes out ahead in roughly half of our categories. It lasted longer while browsing the web and looping a 4K video, and handed in matching scores in our gaming simulation, but fell behind across a simulated Zoom call, snapping photos, and recording a 4K video — all of which I’ll probably do on a daily basis.Interestingly, my time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL has felt like I’m getting better battery life than I really am. I’ve never had to doubt my ability to reach the end of a busy day with at least some charge remaining. During my trip to Erie, I finished most days with about 20 or 25% charge left in the tank, only dropping as low as 10% on race day itself — a morning that began before 5:00 AM. As mentioned, I’ve kept my usage pretty nicely varied, bouncing between apps and spending hours navigating or streaming before the big cell kicks the bucket.Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityWhen it does run out, you’ll have yet another annual charging upgrade to look forward to. This year, the Pixel 10 Pro XL officially supports the top 45W wired speed that Google introduced with the Pixel 9 Pro XL. In our testing, that translates to a full charge in just over 75 minutes, which is — surprisingly — identical to the time it took the Pixel 9 Pro XL to fill its smaller cell. As with the Pixel 9 series, though, there’s some clear throttling going on with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, as we found in our extensive testing using the brand new 67W Pixel Flex charger. Expect peaks of around ~35W maximum as Google is favoring long-term battery health over raw charging power.Either way, the Pixel 10 Pro XL charges 10 minutes faster than its smaller Pixel 10 Pro sibling, even if it gets boat-raced by Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra with the same 45W maximum, and much higher peaks.Also, the adoption of Pixelsnap means that you can attach your favorite magnetic wireless chargers to the Pixel 10 Pro XL, including tried-and-true MagSafe options and Google’s Pixelsnap chargers (just don’t get the Stand version, it’s kinda bad). The Qi2.2 certification should unlock 25W wireless charging, at least as long as you’ve splurged on a Qi2 charger with the same capabilities — which seems unlikely unless you’ve just switched from an iPhone. I love Google’s camera quality, and its color science shows signs of lifeRyan Haines / Android AuthorityIf we’re being honest, you probably bought a Pixel for one of two reasons: the light, smooth Pixel UI software, the cameras, or maybe both. And if you’ve been following the Android 16 rollout, you know the former is safe, sound, and in good hands. We’ll come back to that and its bag of tricks in a second, I promise.But if you came into the Pixel world trusting Google’s brilliant image processing over the last few years, you might have been disappointed. Sure, the image quality has always been sharp, and Google is all about adding new tools to its box of editing magic, but we found ourselves let down by the more and more natural processing over the last few generations. To get things accurate, Google began sacrificing some of the personality from its photos, leaving us wanting more — especially our resident photography queen, Rita. Google didn't change its camera hardware, but the Tensor G5 adds some brand-new photography magic. So now, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL sporting the same camera hardware, right down to the megapixel, as its predecessor, I wondered whether or not Google would address its fading colors. After all, I already know that the 50MP, 1/1.31-inch primary camera is excellent, and I already know that I like it best when set to 2x zoom. The 48MP 5x telephoto sensor is a reliable backup, and I’ve even learned to trust its slightly longer focal length, preferring 5x zoom over the previous 3x zoom that I’d counted on as a nice middle ground.Google’s 48MP ultrawide and 42MP selfie cameras are back for another round, too, so I’ll save some of the details and hop right into the camera samples. Up first, I wanted to see how the Pixel 10 Pro XL would handle a family weekend away before my marathon. I packed up, drove to the Jersey shore, and started snapping away. Of the four samples above, I think I’m happiest with the one to the left, which shows much better colors than I remember capturing last year. The transition of the sky is spot on, yet the water tower that has loomed over me every summer since I can remember is exposed just right.I’d list the close-up of the praying mantis and the colorful lantana flowers as close seconds, the first for its impressive detail in a not-too-common insect, and the second for its vibrant colors and dark shadows under the leaves. Moving on, I already mentioned that I love the Pixel 10 Pro XL at 2x zoom, and the middle samples above confirm that. There’s just enough room for the masts atop the row of boats, while the focal length does just as well to make the bench feel small in my shore town’s wetlands. Once again, the shot of the right portrays a spot-on sunset, though the neon signs are just a little more blown out than I might really like. It’s not long ago that I remember bemoaning ultrawide cameras altogether, but that’s mostly because I didn’t have a good grasp of the field of view. Now that I do, I love the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s 48MP sensor. Sure, there’s some distortion at the edges of the 123-degree image, but it gives the boat and the life-saving station a true sense of scale. I’m also happy with the overall color profile in those two shots, though the little free library to the far right looks flatter than I remember it being on an evening walk. And then, there’s the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s updated zoom capabilities, which are perhaps the Tensor G5’s biggest upgrade. When we reviewed the Pixel 9 Pro XL, we bemoaned that it still only offered up to 30x zoom — a mark also achieved by the much-cheaper Galaxy S24 at the time. Now, the Pixel 10 Pro series goes to 100. Well, 100x Pro Res Zoom with help from AI, that is.Before we get to the maxed-out zoom, though, let’s talk about the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s mid-range shots, which I think are much better. The 5x zoom shots of a crowd of runners and the small white sculpture in front of a Baltimore hotel are spot-on, recreating the soft shadows to the left and the warm morning light to the right. I like what I could pull out of the 50x zoom image of the bumblebee, too, with iridescence in its wings and visible fuzz on its back.But for every win, there must also be a loss. In my case, that’s the 100x zoom shot that includes people to the right. Google is very clear that it applies different processing methods to people to avoid hallucinations in AI processing, which generally means it just doesn’t process them. As a result, the areas surrounding those people are sharp, while they look like slightly fuzzy stickers rather than accurate parts of the image. Running across Google’s entire range of zoom options, I’m pretty happy with everything from 1x to 10x zoom. The details are consistent across all four shots, with only a slight color shift in the sky as I reached 10x zoom. However, once I hit 30x zoom, Google’s AI-powered Pro Res processing kicks in. The Pixel 10 Pro XL grabs a burst of shots, which it then fine-tunes to sharpen the lines and generate smaller details that should be there. I mostly stuck to structures and landscapes for my long-range zoom testing, taking away as many chances for hallucinations as possible, and I’m pretty impressed with how sharp the scaffolding behind the iconic Domino Sugars sign is right up to the 100x peak. This last pair of shots from the rear camera shows exactly how Google’s processing works. The image on the left shows the original scene, with slightly blurry letters and a somewhat soft bird, while the picture on the right shows a marginally sharper sign and more detail in the bird’s feathers. Google’s processing isn’t perfect, though, with the lettering of the specific New Jersey statute that prohibits public smoking becoming a bit of a mush of letters. Flipping around to the front, we have Google’s high-resolution 42MP selfie camera — and it’s pretty good. I’m pleased with the color recreation in my face and clothing as I walked a few blocks after dinner one evening, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL capturing every last strand of dog hair on my sweatshirt. I think the processing could be a little bit cleaner around my hair, but the softening by my left shoulder gives the final image a very natural bokeh look.You can also check out full-resolution versions of these samples (and many more) at this Google Drive link.Before I move on, I need to touch on one more thing: Google’s updated video capabilities. I admit that this is another thing that made me nervous about my time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, but it probably didn’t need to. Was I impressed by the Jonas Brothers’ music video? Not really, but as my colleague Scott learned, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is actually much better in everyday recording scenarios. I’ve mostly been using my device to capture quick clips of what I’m up to, panning across Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania, and recording an ancient Willie Nelson doing his best on stage, but Scott was able to cut together an entire video showing off everything from Cinematic Blur to Pan to Google’s flexible stabilization modes.And, with up to 8K recording at 30 frames per second (thanks to Video Boost) or 4K at 60 frames per second, it’s worth trying anything you can until you get the right shot. You may just have to skip Locked video stabilization and its mandatory 2x crop, though, unless you have the world’s longest arms. Cue the magic… or at least try toC. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityOf course, one thing ties together everything I’ve written about so far: Pixel UI. To me, Google’s software is just as good a reason to buy a Pixel as its cameras, and it largely comes down to the fact that there’s always something new. Well, this year, the old is largely better than the new, but the important thing is that Google keeps trying to flex its muscle.And when its flexing works, it really works. In my occasional testing so far, I’ve been impressed by the brand-new Camera Coach, which gives you step-by-step instructions to improve the composition of your photos. The Camera Coach won’t give you a composition, but it’ll look at what your viewfinder sees before offering suggestions to clean up the final frame and tap into features like portrait mode. Google's Pixel UI has always been my favorite Android skin, and Material 3 Expressive makes it feel even better. Google’s Help me edit button inside Ask Photos is good, too, even if it can’t decide on the correct name. Essentially, Help me edit is like the next step in Magic Editor, allowing you to type out what you’d like to change in your image before the Tensor G5 takes over to make it happen.Unfortunately, some of the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s other features feel more like concepts than finished ideas. It decided to give Samsung’s Now Brief a shot with the Daily Hub, but that’s gone so poorly that Google has temporarily deactivated the feature. Previously, it offered an overview of your appointments, the weather, and things you might be interested in, but Google’s YouTube recommendations were all over the place, and it never seemed to grasp what I actually needed to research. And then, there’s Magic Cue. To me, this feels like it should be the concept of Motorola’s Next Move, but made better. Google wants Magic Cue to pull information when you might need it, making it easier to answer questions in a text message or bring things up in a call. So far, though, it’s not doing so hot. I can occasionally get it to send me information about a reservation — which was helpful before my marathon — but it rarely gives me the full picture. I’ll either get the date and time or directions to the restaurant, but seemingly never both.I have faith that Google will make its new highlight features good, and it usually does. Sometimes, it just takes a long, long time. Remember Video Boost? That took a whole year to shake itself out, but it happened.Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityIf nothing else, the Pixel 10 Pro XL ships with Android 16 onboard, and I absolutely love how it feels. Its redesigned quick settings menu is easier to navigate, and the color-coordinated settings app is a big improvement, too. I’m still getting used to one or two things, like the refreshed app drawer grid and the Gemini widget on the home screen, but I think the changes have been good so far.Besides, the Pixel 10 series introduces a new approach to multitasking, with an Open Canvas-like Split Screen mode, and I love it so much more than the old 50/50 setup. If you ask me, the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s software strengths far outweigh its bright new ideas, and I’m relieved I’ll have seven years of updates and myriad Pixel Drops ahead of me to get it all figured out. Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL belongs in your pocket, unless…Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityWhen I reviewed the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I thought Google had achieved perfection. I didn’t think there was anything else it realistically needed to add, just fine-tuning a feature here and there and maybe being a little more ambitious with its camera zoom. Well, Google did that. And then, it did some more. It packed the Pixel 10 Pro XL with small changes everywhere, and it’s made a pretty big difference.Is it perfect? No, I’d probably still like slightly better battery life from the Tensor G5 and the 5,200mAh battery. I’d also like to see some of Google’s newest AI-powered features work as they were meant to. The Pixel 10 Pro XL really does check all of my boxes, even if my heart is with the smaller Pro model. Then again, the improvements of the Pixel 10 Pro XL have made me realize the Pixel 9 Pro XL wasn’t perfect, either — because this phone really is better. It’s more than good enough for me to come right back to it once I’ve made it through the chaos that is Techtember… and Techtober. In fact, there’s probably only one phone that could sway me away from putting my eSIM back into the Pixel 10 Pro XL in just a few months, and that phone is the Pixel 10 Pro — the small one. I’ve always been a small phone guy, and the 6.3-inch Pixel 10 Pro ($999 at Amazon) is calling my name. It’s picked up the same upgrades as the XL, with better camera zoom, Pixelsnap support, and upgraded charging, but it’s just not quite so beefy in my pocket.Of course, if you’re not quite so sold on life in the Pixel ecosystem as I am, you might find yourself ready to explore even more alternatives. If so, there are three main rivals that are most worth a look, but Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra ($1299.99 at Amazon) offers the most bells and whistles. It has its quirks, like a pared-down S Pen, but it also provides a more powerful chipset, better battery life, and a 100x camera zoom that doesn’t rely quite so heavily on AI. Outside of that, you might want to check out either the OnePlus 13 ($899.99 at OnePlus) or the new iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1099 at Apple), but one will be much kinder on your pocket than the other. Yes, the OnePlus 13 is nearly a year old, but it tops out at 120x camera zoom, and its 80W wired charging runs circles around everyone else on this list. You’ll also get 50W wireless charging and a couple of unique back panels to pick from — but the Midnight Ocean version is by far the best.And then there’s the iPhone. Apple’s flagship launch looks a little different this year, with a camera bump that stretches all the way across the top edge and a unibody aluminum build with a glass panel set within it. I haven’t had a chance to put the A19 Pro chip through its paces yet, nor do I think I’m ready to abandon Android for iOS (we’ll test that theory soon), but Apple’s long-term updates and excellent video recording features might be worth it.If you ask me, though, I’ll be going right back to the Pixel 10 Pro XL as soon as I get a chance. Google Pixel 10 Pro XLExcellent build quality • Improved camera flexibility • Smooth-as-ever softwareMSRP: $1,199.00Ultimate power from the Pixel 10 lineThe most powerful option from the Pixel 10 line is the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. With a 6.8-inch display, Tensor G5 shipset, 16GB of RAM, UFS 4.0 storage options, a powerful triple camera setup, and a battery in excess of 5,000mAh, you should be able to power through any task in your day.See price at AmazonPositivesExcellent build qualityImproved camera flexibilityUpgraded battery capacitySmooth-as-ever softwareSlightly better chargingSo many exclusive featuresConsNo SIM slot in the USTensor G5 is better, but still not 'elite'Some new AI features still need workReviewsGoogleGoogle Pixel 10FollowThank you for being part of our community. Read our Comment Policy before posting.

Το Pixel 10 Pro XL είναι, χωρίς αμφιβολία, το καλύτερα κατασκευασμένο τηλέφωνο που έχω χρησιμοποιήσει φέτος.

Το Tensor G5 είναι μια αναβάθμιση, αλλά έχω ανησυχίες…

Αν μπορείτε να αγνοήσετε τα benchmarks, θα αγαπήσετε απολύτως το Pixel 10 Pro XL στην καθημερινή σας ζωή.

Λατρεύω την ποιότητα της κάμερας της Google, και η επιστήμη των χρωμάτων της δείχνει σημάδια ζωής.

Η Google δεν άλλαξε το υλικό της κάμερας, αλλά το Tensor G5 προσθέτει κάποια καινούργια μαγεία στη φωτογραφία.

Το Pixel UI της Google ήταν πάντα το αγαπημένο μου Android skin, και το Material 3 Expressive το κάνει να αισθάνεται ακόμα καλύτερα.

Το Pixel 10 Pro XL της Google ανήκει στην τσέπη σας, εκτός αν…

Το Pixel 10 Pro XL πραγματικά καλύπτει όλα τα κουτάκια μου, ακόμα κι αν η καρδιά μου είναι με το μικρότερο μοντέλο Pro.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XLΕξαιρετική ποιότητα κατασκευής • Βελτιωμένη ευελιξία κάμερας • Λογισμικό ομαλό όπως πάνταMSRP: $1,199.00Απόλυτη δύναμη από τη σειρά Pixel 10Η πιο ισχυρή επιλογή από τη σειρά Pixel 10 είναι το Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. Με οθόνη 6,8 ιντσών, shipset Tensor G5, 16GB RAM, επιλογές αποθήκευσης UFS 4.0, ισχυρή τριπλή ρύθμιση κάμερας και μπαταρία άνω των 5.000mAh, θα πρέπει να μπορείτε να ανταπεξέλθετε σε οποιαδήποτε εργασία κατά τη διάρκεια της ημέρας σας.Δείτε την τιμή στο AmazonΘετικάΕξαιρετική ποιότητα κατασκευήςΒελτιωμένη ευελιξία κάμεραςΑναβαθμισμένη χωρητικότητα μπαταρίαςΛογισμικό ομαλό όπως πάνταΕλαφρώς καλύτερη φόρτισηΠολλές αποκλειστικές δυνατότητεςΑρνητικάΧωρίς υποδοχή SIM στις ΗΠΑΤο Tensor G5 είναι καλύτερο, αλλά ακόμα όχι 'ελίτ'Κάποιες νέες δυνατότητες AI χρειάζονται ακόμα δουλειά

Google Pixel 10 Pro XLΕξαιρετική ποιότητα κατασκευής • Βελτιωμένη ευελιξία κάμερας • Λογισμικό ομαλό όπως πάνταMSRP: $1,199.00Απόλυτη δύναμη από τη σειρά Pixel 10Η πιο ισχυρή επιλογή από τη σειρά Pixel 10 είναι το Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. Με οθόνη 6,8 ιντσών, shipset Tensor G5, 16GB RAM, επιλογές αποθήκευσης UFS 4.0, ισχυρή τριπλή ρύθμιση κάμερας και μπαταρία άνω των 5.000mAh, θα πρέπει να μπορείτε να ανταπεξέλθετε σε οποιαδήποτε εργασία κατά τη διάρκεια της ημέρας σας.

Εξαιρετική ποιότητα κατασκευής • Βελτιωμένη ευελιξία κάμερας • Λογισμικό ομαλό όπως πάντα

Η πιο ισχυρή επιλογή από τη σειρά Pixel 10 είναι το Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. Με οθόνη 6,8 ιντσών, shipset Tensor G5, 16GB RAM, επιλογές αποθήκευσης UFS 4.0, ισχυρή τριπλή ρύθμιση κάμερας και μπαταρία άνω των 5.000mAh, θα πρέπει να μπορείτε να ανταπεξέλθετε σε οποιαδήποτε εργασία κατά τη διάρκεια της ημέρας σας.

Δείτε την τιμή στο AmazonΘετικάΕξαιρετική ποιότητα κατασκευήςΒελτιωμένη ευελιξία κάμεραςΑναβαθμισμένη χωρητικότητα μπαταρίαςΛογισμικό ομαλό όπως πάνταΕλαφρώς καλύτερη φόρτισηΠολλές αποκλειστικές δυνατότητεςΑρνητικάΧωρίς υποδοχή SIM στις ΗΠΑΤο Tensor G5 είναι καλύτερο, αλλά ακόμα όχι 'ελίτ'Κάποιες νέες δυνατότητες AI χρειάζονται ακόμα δουλειά

ΘετικάΕξαιρετική ποιότητα κατασκευήςΒελτιωμένη ευελιξία κάμεραςΑναβαθμισμένη χωρητικότητα μπαταρίαςΛογισμικό ομαλό όπως πάνταΕλαφρώς καλύτερη φόρτισηΠολλές αποκλειστικές δυνατότητες

ΑρνητικάΧωρίς υποδοχή SIM στις ΗΠΑΤο Tensor G5 είναι καλύτερο, αλλά ακόμα όχι 'ελίτ'Κάποιες νέες δυνατότητες AI χρειάζονται ακόμα δουλειά